Hungarian Word of the Day
szia
/SZI-a (SEE-ah)/ • interjection — 25th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: an informal greeting meaning 'hi' or 'bye'
Examples
- Szia! Hogy vagy?
(Hi! How are you?) - Szió, később találkozunk — szia!
(Bye, we'll meet later — bye!) - Bemutatkoztam, és azt mondtam: 'Szia.'
(I introduced myself and said, 'Hi.')
Synonyms
- helló
- szervusz
Use 'szia' in informal situations with friends, family, or people of similar age/status. It functions both as 'hi' and 'bye.' Avoid using it in very formal contexts; prefer 'jó napot' or 'viszontlátásra' there.
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