Meaning
An informal greeting or farewell used with friends.
Cultural Background
In the capital, 'Szia' is used everywhere among peers, including in hipster cafes and tech offices. In smaller villages, people might use more traditional greetings, but 'Szia' is still understood and used by the youth. Hungarians living abroad often use 'Szia' as a way to identify other Hungarians in public spaces. Even in modern offices, the transition to 'Szia' is a milestone that marks the end of the 'probationary' social phase.
The Plural Rule
Always remember the -tok suffix for groups. It's the most common mistake.
Register Matters
Don't use Szia with your boss unless they explicitly ask you to.
Meaning
An informal greeting or farewell used with friends.
The Plural Rule
Always remember the -tok suffix for groups. It's the most common mistake.
Register Matters
Don't use Szia with your boss unless they explicitly ask you to.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct greeting.
_____, hogy vagy?
Szia is the correct informal greeting.
Which greeting is appropriate for a group of friends?
How do you greet three friends?
Sziasztok is the plural form for groups.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Szia! B: _____!
The standard response to Szia is Szia.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercises_____, hogy vagy?
Szia is the correct informal greeting.
How do you greet three friends?
Sziasztok is the plural form for groups.
A: Szia! B: _____!
The standard response to Szia is Szia.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, it is used for both hello and goodbye.
No, it is strictly informal.
Related Phrases
Sziasztok
specialized formHi/Bye (plural)
Szia-szia
similarBye-bye
Jó napot
contrastGood day
Viszlát
similarGoodbye
