Hungarian · Greetings & Phrases
Jó napot
good day / good afternoon
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A formal greeting used during the day.
Example
Jó napot kívánok!
Good day to you!
Etymology
'Jó napot' literally translates to 'good day' and combines 'jó' (good) with 'nap' (day), with its usage dating back to Hungarian greeting conventions.
How & Where It’s Used
'Jó napot' is a formal greeting usually employed during the day in professional and polite contexts. It is primarily spoken but also used in written correspondence.