Meaning
Agreeing with someone's statement.
Cultural Background
Hungarians value 'őszinteség' (honesty). Saying 'Igazad van' is seen as a sign of maturity and intellectual honesty, especially in a heated debate. In some rural areas, you might hear more archaic forms of agreement, but 'Igazad van' remains the universal standard. In meetings, 'Igaza van' is often followed by 'de...' (but...). It is a polite way to acknowledge a point before pivoting to a different perspective. Younger people often use 'Jogos' (Justified/Fair) as a shorter, punchier alternative to 'Igazad van' in chats.
The 'Nincs' Rule
Remember that to disagree, you must use 'Nincs igazad'. Never say 'Nem igazad van'.
Don't be too formal
With friends, always use 'Igazad van'. 'Igaza van' can sound cold or sarcastic if used with close friends.
Meaning
Agreeing with someone's statement.
The 'Nincs' Rule
Remember that to disagree, you must use 'Nincs igazad'. Never say 'Nem igazad van'.
Don't be too formal
With friends, always use 'Igazad van'. 'Igaza van' can sound cold or sarcastic if used with close friends.
Fact vs Opinion
Use 'Így van' for 2+2=4, and 'Igazad van' for 'This coffee is too hot'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing suffix for 'you' (informal).
Szerintem ez a könyv jó. — Igaz__ van.
The suffix '-ad' corresponds to 'you' (informal singular).
Which one is the formal way to say 'You are right'?
Select the formal version:
'Igaza van' is used for 'Ön' (formal you) or 'He/She'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct negative form.
A: Budapest nagyobb, mint London. B: Nem, _________.
In Hungarian, 'van' becomes 'nincs' in the negative for possession.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You realize your friend was right about the weather yesterday.
'Volt' is the past tense of 'van'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesSzerintem ez a könyv jó. — Igaz__ van.
The suffix '-ad' corresponds to 'you' (informal singular).
Select the formal version:
'Igaza van' is used for 'Ön' (formal you) or 'He/She'.
A: Budapest nagyobb, mint London. B: Nem, _________.
In Hungarian, 'van' becomes 'nincs' in the negative for possession.
You realize your friend was right about the weather yesterday.
'Volt' is the past tense of 'van'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, in casual conversation, just saying 'Igaz' (True) is a common way to agree quickly.
You say 'Igazam van'. The suffix changes to '-am'.
It is direct. To be more polite, add 'Szerintem' (In my opinion) before it: 'Szerintem nincs igazad'.
'Igazad van' means 'You are right'. 'Egyetértek' means 'I agree'. They are often interchangeable, but 'Egyetértek' is more formal.
No. For legal rights, use the word 'jog' (e.g., 'Jogod van hozzá').
Use the past tense of 'van', which is 'volt': 'Igazad volt'.
Usually, a teacher would say 'Helyes' (Correct) or 'Jó' (Good) for a test answer.
Because Hungarian logic treats truth as something you possess, not something you are.
Yes, 'nagyon' (very) is used, but 'teljesen' (completely) is more common for emphasis.
Yes, it is universal across all Hungarian-speaking regions.
Related Phrases
Igazat adok
similarI agree with you / I grant you that
Egyetértek
synonymI agree
Így van
similarThat's how it is
Nincs igazad
contrastYou are wrong
Igazság
builds onTruth / Justice
