Hungarian · Greetings & Phrases

Szia

hi / bye

Beginnerinterjection

Definition

An informal greeting or farewell used with friends.

Example

Szia! Mikor jössz?

Hi! When are you coming?

Etymology

'Szia' is derived from the old Hungarian word 'szia', a familiar term of greeting. It evolved into an informal salutation commonly used in everyday interactions.

How & Where It’s Used

'Szia' is used as both a greeting and a farewell in informal settings and among peers. It is widely accepted in spoken language but is less common in formal written communication.

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