🇭🇺 Hungarian phrases

How to Say "Happy New Year" in Hungarian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Boldog Új Évet
"Happy New Year" in Hungarian · say it like bowl-dog oo-ee yay-vet

The most natural way to say "Happy New Year" in Hungarian is Boldog Új Évet. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Boldog Új Évet Kívánok
a more formal way to express the same sentiment
Boldog Új Évet Mindenkinek
a casual way to wish everyone a happy new year

When to use it

You can use this phrase during New Year's celebrations or in messages to friends and family. It is common to say it right at midnight or in the days leading up to the new year. It conveys good wishes for the upcoming year.

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Examples in Hungarian

HungarianEnglish
Boldog Új Évet kívánok neked!I wish you a Happy New Year!
Common mistake
Some learners forget to use the correct capitalization for 'Új Évet'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

When is it appropriate to say 'Boldog Új Évet'?

It is appropriate to say it during New Year's celebrations, especially at midnight or in the days surrounding the new year.

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