A1 Expression Informal

Szuper!

Super! / Great!

Meaning

Expressing enthusiasm or approval.

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Cultural Background

Used by all generations, but most frequently by youth and in urban areas. In the capital, 'szuper' is used constantly in professional and social settings. Older generations might prefer 'nagyszerű' or 'kiváló' over 'szuper'. It is one of the most common words in Hungarian SMS and Messenger chats.

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Keep it simple

Don't overthink it. Use 'Szuper!' just like you would in English.

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Avoid in formal writing

Do not use 'Szuper!' in academic essays or formal business emails.

Meaning

Expressing enthusiasm or approval.

💡

Keep it simple

Don't overthink it. Use 'Szuper!' just like you would in English.

⚠️

Avoid in formal writing

Do not use 'Szuper!' in academic essays or formal business emails.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

A vacsora ________ volt!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: szuper

We need an adjective to describe the dinner.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the natural response to 'See you tomorrow!'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Szuper, találkozunk!

The second option means 'I am a superhero', which is wrong.

Match the Hungarian phrase to its English meaning.

Szuper ötlet -> ?, Szuperül sikerült -> ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Great idea / Went super well

Szuper ötlet is 'Great idea', Szuperül sikerült is 'Went super well'.

🎉 Score: /3

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

3 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct word. Fill Blank A1

A vacsora ________ volt!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: szuper

We need an adjective to describe the dinner.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the natural response to 'See you tomorrow!'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Szuper, találkozunk!

The second option means 'I am a superhero', which is wrong.

Match the Hungarian phrase to its English meaning. Match B1

Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Great idea / Went super well

Szuper ötlet is 'Great idea', Szuperül sikerült is 'Went super well'.

🎉 Score: /3

Frequently Asked Questions

3 questions

It is a loanword, but it is fully integrated into the Hungarian language.

Only if you have a very casual relationship with them.

No, it is an indeclinable adjective.

Related Phrases

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Nagyszerű

synonym

Great/Magnificent

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Kiváló

synonym

Excellent

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Remek

synonym

Wonderful/Great

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Szuperül

builds on

Superly/Greatly

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