Hungarian · Greetings & Phrases

Jó estét

good evening

Beginnerphrase

Definition

A greeting used in the evening.

Example

Jó estét kívánok, uram!

Good evening, sir!

Etymology

'Jó estét' translates to 'good evening', derived from 'este' (evening) combined with 'jó' (good). It has been part of Hungarian etiquette for greeting in the evening.

How & Where It’s Used

'Jó estét' is used primarily in the evening hours in formal situations, suitable for both spoken and written communication.

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