Lesson Transcript

Hi, everybody! This is Lena from HungarianPod101.com.
Do you know how to say “thank you” in Hungarian? In this lesson, you'll learn three different ways to say "thank you" and how to respond.
Let’s start with the easiest one.
Köszönöm.
[slowly] Köszönöm.
It means “thank you.”
If you want to show your sincere appreciation for something, you can say this phrase.
Köszönöm szépen.
[slowly] Köszönöm szépen.
The word szépen means "very much." So this expression means "Thank you very much."
It expresses a deeper appreciation for a personal kindness.
When you want to show your appreciation in a more casual way, you can use this expression.
Köszi.
[slowly] Köszi.
When you want to thank your friends, use this expression. It means "thanks."
Now you know 3 different ways to say "thank you" in Hungarian! But how do you respond if someone thanks you?
If someone says "thank you" in Hungarian, simply say Nincs mit. It literally means "nothing to thank for" or "you're welcome."
Let's wrap up this lesson by recapping what we've learned. Listen to the expressions and repeat after me.
“Thank you."
Köszönöm.
*beep
Köszönöm.
"Thank you so much."
Köszönöm szépen.
*beep
Köszönöm szépen.
The casual way to say "thank you."
Köszi.
*beep
Köszi.
And to respond, just say:
Nincs mit.
*beep
Nincs mit.
Well done! [pause]
Be careful about Köszi because it is really casual. Don't use it with superiors or people you are meeting for the first time.
You just learned three different ways to say “thank you” and how to respond in Hungarian.
And, if you really want to become fluent and speak Hungarian from the very first lesson, go to HungarianPod101.com.
I’ll see you next time. Legközelebb innen folytatjuk!

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