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How to Say "How are you?" in Hungarian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Hogy vagy?
"How are you?" in Hungarian 路 say it like hodj vahd

The most natural way to say "How are you?" in Hungarian is Hogy vagy?. 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

Mi 煤js谩g?
more casual, often used among friends
Hogy telt a napod?
more specific, asking how someone's day was

When to use it

You can use 'Hogy vagy?' in both casual and semi-formal situations. It's a friendly way to check in on someone. Use it when you meet someone or start a conversation.

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Examples in Hungarian

HungarianEnglish
Hogy vagy, Anna?How are you, Anna?
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse this with 'Hogy van?', which is more formal.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is 'Hogy vagy?' appropriate for all situations?

It's generally suitable for casual and semi-formal contexts, but avoid it in very formal situations.

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