🇭🇺 Hungarian phrases

How to Say "I need help" in Hungarian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Segítségre van szükségem
"I need help" in Hungarian · say it like seh-geet-sheh-geh-reh vahn soo-cheh-gehm

The most natural way to say "I need help" in Hungarian is Segítségre van szükségem. 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

Kérek segítséget
A more direct way to ask for help, often used in casual situations.
Segítséget kérek
A polite way to request help, suitable for formal contexts.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you find yourself in need of assistance, whether it's in a personal or professional context. It's appropriate in both formal and informal situations. You can use it when asking for help from friends, colleagues, or strangers.

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Examples in Hungarian

HungarianEnglish
Segítségre van szükségem a házi feladathoz.I need help with my homework.
Segítségre van szükségem, nem tudom megoldani ezt a problémát.I need help, I can't solve this problem.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct word order, which can lead to confusion.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Segítségre van szükségem, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Hungarian with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

How do I ask for help in a store?

You can say 'Segítséget kérek, kérem' to be polite.

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