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How to Say "No" in Hungarian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Nem
"No" in Hungarian 路 say it like nem

The most natural way to say "No" in Hungarian is Nem. 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

Nem, k枚sz枚n枚m
used to politely decline an offer
Nem tudom
used when you don't know something

When to use it

You can use 'nem' to simply say no in response to a question or offer. It is appropriate in both formal and informal situations. It is a direct way to express disagreement or refusal.

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Examples in Hungarian

HungarianEnglish
Nem, nem akarok menni.No, I don't want to go.
Ez nem j贸 枚tlet.This is not a good idea.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'nem' with 'nincs', which means 'there is not'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Nem, 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

Is 'nem' used in formal situations?

'Nem' is suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

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