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As a Hungarian language teacher for the past 20 years, I have taught many students how to introduce themselves and ask for someone's name in Hungarian. In this lesson, we will learn the basic vocabulary and essential expressions that you will need to begin conversations and make new friends in Hungarian-speaking communities.

Introducing Yourself in Hungarian

Introducing yourself in Hungarian is not that difficult, and with a little practice, you can impress the locals and initiate conversations. The first thing you should do when meeting someone is to tell them your name (Név). Here's a sample dialogue:

Me: Szia! Az én nevem Laura. (Hi! My name is Laura.)

You: Szia, Laura. Az én nevem Gábor. (Hi, Laura. My name is Gábor.)

Now let's look at the vocabulary and expressions you will need to introduce yourself in Hungarian:

Vocabulary List:

Hungarian	Pronunciation	English
Szia	see-yah	Hi/Hello
Az én nevem	ahs ayn neh-vehm	My name is
A te neved?	ah teh neh-vehd	What is your name?
Örülök, hogy találkoztunk	o-rue-loek hohg tahl-ahl-kozt-oonk	Nice to meet you

Expressions:

• Szia! Az én nevem (name).
• Az én nevem (name). És neked mi a neved?
• Örülök, hogy találkoztunk!

Examples:

• Szia! Az én nevem Laura. És te?
• Az én nevem Gábor. Örülök, hogy találkoztunk!
• Szia! Az én nevem Péter. A te neved?
• Az én nevem Dóra. Örülök, hogy találkoztunk!

Polite Forms and Expressions

Hungarians are known for being polite, and it's essential to use the appropriate forms and expressions when addressing someone formally or in a business setting. Here are some examples of polite and formal expressions:

• Üdvözlöm: formal greeting (can be used in a business setting)
• Kérem: Please (used when asking for something or passing something)
• Köszönöm: Thank you (informal)
• Nagyon köszönöm: Thank you very much (formal)
• Szívesen: You're welcome (informal)
• Nagyon szívesen: You're welcome (formal)

Asking for Someone's Name in Hungarian

After introducing yourself, the next step is to ask for someone's name. Here's a sample dialogue:

Me: Szia! Az én nevem Laura. És te?

You: Szia, Laura. Az én nevem Gábor.

Me: Örülök, hogy találkoztunk! A te neved mi?

You: Gábor vagyok.

Now let's look at the vocabulary and expressions you will need to ask for someone's name in Hungarian:

Vocabulary List:

Hungarian	Pronunciation	English
A te neved?	ah teh neh-vehd	What is your name?
És a tiéd?	aysh ah tee-edd	And yours?
Gábor vagyok.	gah-bohr vah-johk	I am Gábor.

Expressions:

• A te neved mi?
• És a tiéd?
• Az én nevem (name). Gábor vagyok.

Examples:

• A te neved mi?
• És a tiéd?
• Nóra vagyok.
• Tamás vagyok.

Polite and Formal Forms and Expressions

When asking for someone's name in a formal or business setting, it's essential to use the appropriate forms and expressions. Here are some examples of polite and formal expressions to use when asking for someone's name:

• Bocsánat, nem tudnád megmondani, hogy mi a neved?
• Előre is köszönöm a választ.
• Bocsánat, ha zavarlak.

Polite Forms When Addressing Someone

When addressing someone, it's essential to use the appropriate forms and expressions based on the person's age and social status. Here are some examples of polite and formal expressions:

• Tisztelt (name): Respectful greeting used in professional settings
• Igazgató úr: Mr. Director
• Igazgatónő: Mrs. Director (used for women)
• Uram: Sir (used to address men)
• Hölgyem: Madam (used to address women)

Conclusion

I hope that this lesson has been helpful in teaching you the basic vocabulary and expressions you need to introduce yourself and ask for someone's name in Hungarian. Remember that Hungarian people are warm and welcoming, and by mastering these basic phrases and expressions, you'll be able to make new friends and feel more at home in Hungarian-speaking communities. Keep practicing and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Table of Contents - Hungarian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Pronouns and Verb Conjugation

• Personal Pronouns
• Present Tense Verb Conjugation

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Telling Time

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Questions and Negation

• Asking Questions
• Negation

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Adverbs of Time and Frequency

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods and Drinks
• Ordering at a Restaurant

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Prepositions and Location

• Common Prepositions
• Expressing Location

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Hungarian Customs and Traditions

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Traditional Foods

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Possessive Pronouns and Plurals

• Possessive Pronouns
• Forming Plurals

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Hobbies and Leisure Activities

• Common Hobbies
• Discussing Interests

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Hungarian History and Geography

• Important Historical Events
• Geography of Hungary

Related Lessons

• Farewell
• Greetings
• Countries
• Hotel Restaurant
• Relationships
• Basic Greetings
• Body
• Modes of Transportation
• Question words
• Business and work

Sources

• How to introduce yourself in Hungarian - A good place to start ...
• Hungarian language lesson: How to introduce yourself – How to ...
• Self Introductions - HungarianPod101