Learn the most common way to say "thank you"
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| INTRODUCTION |
| Sziasztok. Hello and welcome to Hungarian Survival Phrases brought to you by HungarianPod101.com, this course is designed to equip you with the language skills and knowledge to enable you to get the most out of your visit to Hungary. You will be surprised at how far a little Hungarian will go. |
| Now, before we jump in, remember to stop by HungarianPod101.com and there, you will find the accompanying PDF and additional info in the post. If you stop by, be sure to leave us a comment. |
Lesson focus |
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| Hello! Sziasztok. |
| My name is Csaba, and I’ll be your language teacher and cultural guide throughout this introductory course. |
| Wherever your destination may be, manners are a must! And in this respect, Hungary is no different. So in our very first lesson, we'll be teaching you a simple phrase that is bound to come in handy throughout your trip to Hungary. I can't stress this enough: a little a bit of language can go a long way! |
| In Hungarian, "Thank you." is Köszönöm. |
| Let's break it down by syllable: kö-szö-nöm. |
| Now let's hear it one more time: Köszönöm. |
| You can emphasize köszönöm by adding szépen, which means literally "nicely, well." |
| You could say: Köszönöm szépen, which would be equivalent to "Thanks a lot," a more polite expression than just köszönöm. |
| Again: Köszönöm szépen. |
| Let's break it down by syllable: Kö-szö-nöm szé-pen. |
| Now let's hear it once again: Köszönöm szépen. |
| In Hungarian, there are other ways to express one's gratitude, but they are all variations using köszönöm, which is a verb, and the adverb szépen, which can make the construction more formal to mean "thank you very much." |
| There will be occasions where you will really want to show your appreciation and politeness. During occasions such as these, you can use the adverbs nagyon and szépen. |
| "Thank you very much" in Hungarian is: Nagyon szépen köszönöm. |
| Nagyon szépen köszönöm. |
| Let's break it down by syllable: Na-gyon szé-pen kö-szö-nöm. |
| Now let's hear it one more time: Nagyon szépen köszönöm. |
| The first word, nagyon, "very," is used to make the phrase very formal. |
| This is followed by szépen köszönöm, which literally means something like "thanking you in a nice way." |
| Now let's hear it one more time: Nagyon szépen köszönöm. |
Outro |
| Okay, to close out today's lesson, we'd like for you to practice what you've just learned. I'll provide you with the English equivalent of the phrase and you're responsible for shouting it aloud. You'll have a few seconds before I give you the answer; so, sok szerencsét, which means "good luck" in Hungarian. |
| "Thank you." - Köszönöm. |
| Köszönöm. |
| Köszönöm. |
| "Thanks a lot." - Köszönöm szépen. |
| Köszönöm szépen. |
| Köszönöm szépen. |
| "Thank you very much." - Nagyon szépen köszönöm. |
| Nagyon szépen köszönöm. |
| Nagyon szépen köszönöm. |
| All right. That’s is going to do it for today. Remember to stop by HungarianPod101.com and pick up the accompanying PDF. If you stop by, be sure to leave us a comment. Sziasztok! |
Comments
HideHi HungarianPod101.com Listeners! Köszönöm szépen for joining us at HungarianPod101.com! Why are you studying Hungarian? Tell us about it in the comments!
Hi Terri!
You're welcome! 😊 We're always here to help you with your Hungarian learning journey. If you have any questions, please let us know.
Köszönjük! (Thank you!)
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Thank you! 😊
Hello Richard,
Thanks for taking the time to write to us! 👍
Practice makes perfect! 😊
If you have any questions or need further clarification on any topics, please don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help you improve.
Sincerely,
Ali
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I love this. It may be hard for me to learn, but this is cool. 😎
Hello Joanna,
Thank you for your kind feedback!
We're glad to have you with us! 👍
Please let us know if you ever have any questions throughout your studies; we would be happy to assist.
Sincerely,
Ali
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Great instruction! Thank you!
Hello Valerie,
Thanks for taking the time to post. 👍
We're glad to have you at HungarianPod101.com!
Please don't hesitate to contact us if any questions arise throughout your studies. We would be happy to help you! 😊
Best,
Ali
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❤️👍 Got it
Szia Tony!
Thank you for sharing and I'm sorry for your loss.
You will certainly have a lovely and memorable -albeit probably emotional too- time here.
Sok sikert with learning Hungarian and let us know if you have any questions!❤️
Kind regards,
Erika
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Szia Terry!
Thank you for your comment - it is an intruiging and heartwarming story.
I hope you'll get to achieve what you're planning and you'll get to visit Sopron too.❤️
Have fun learning Hungarian and let us know if you have any questions!
Üdv,
Erika
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Szia Raid!
Thank you for your comment.❤️ Let us know anytime if you have any questions!
Üdv,
Erika
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My Great Grandparents & their ancestors on my Father's side were Hungarians who migrated to the Lake Neuseidl area before emigrating to the United States in the 1880's. I learned about Hungary allowing dual citizenship for descendants of Hungarians who emigrated & decided it would be nice to get dual citizenship & retire to the area of my ancestors, I was in Budapest during the Cold War in 1984 for a 3-day excursion of our St. John's University study abroad group that was in Salzburg studying German & the Arts. I fell in love with old Europe & still have friends in Germany & Austria. Particularly interested in SOPRON.
Koszonom szepan ❤️
Hello László,
Thank you for your kind feedback! 😊
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Ali
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Absolutely great. And also, I'd like to comment that I am surprised how much the introductory music does to motivate you.
Hi Catherine,
Thank you for your comment!
We're glad you're enjoying the lessons. ❤️😊
Please let us know if any questions arise throughout your studies.
Sincerely,
Ali
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Great so far!!
Szia Gábor!
Thank you for your kind comment.😇 We agree, it is indeed an important word.❤️
Szép napot!
Üdv,
Erika
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Quite an important word. To show gratitude in a way that you do not expect anything back, is an art.
Szia Jolán!
Thank you very much for sharing your heartfelt story.❤️️We're happy you started learning Hungarian - and it is indeed a fantastic motivation (a mission, truly) to learn it, so you will be able to communicate here with your family members.
Let us know anytime if you have any questions!
Warm regards from Budapest,
Erika
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