🇭🇺 Hungarian phrases

How to Say "How old are you?" in Hungarian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Hány éves vagy?
"How old are you?" in Hungarian · say it like hahn-yeh-vesh vahj

The most natural way to say "How old are you?" in Hungarian is Hány éves 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

Hány éves ön?
This is a more formal way to ask.
Hány éves te?
This is a casual way to ask, typically among friends.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to know someone's age in a casual or formal setting. It is common in conversations among friends or acquaintances. Just make sure to use the appropriate formality based on your relationship with the person.

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Examples in Hungarian

HungarianEnglish
Hány éves vagy most?How old are you now?
Hány éves a testvéred?How old is your sibling?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to use the wrong form of 'you' (te vs. ön) based on the level of formality.

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Frequently asked questions

Is it rude to ask someone's age?

It depends on the context; in casual settings, it's usually acceptable.

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