Ways to say it
| Hungarian | Note |
|---|---|
| jó szórakozást | independent |
| érezd jól magad | informal, singular |
| érezze jól magát | formal, singular |
| érezzétek jól magatokat | informal, plural |
| érezzék jól magukat | formal, plural |
The primary ways to wish someone a good time involve either wishing them good entertainment or telling them to feel themselves well. While jó szórakozást is a concise, noun-based expression, the longer phrases based on the verb "to feel" are more personal. Other informal variations include Jó mulatást! for a general "have fun" and Élvezd! for a straightforward "enjoy."
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase érezd jól magad literally translates to "feel yourself well."
Which one should you use?
Jó szórakozást is a concise expression meaning "good entertainment/fun." In contrast, the forms beginning with érezd are more personal, verb-based wishes to "feel well."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The level of formality in the verb-based phrases depends on both the number of people you are addressing and your relationship with them. Élvezd! and Jó mulatást! are informal. Érezd jól magad is used for one person informally, such as friends, family or children. For one person formally, such as a stranger, elder or superior, use érezze jól magát. If you are speaking to a group, use the informal érezzétek jól magatokat for people you know well or the formal érezzék jól magukat for addressing a group formally. For a very formal tone, you can say Kellemes szórakozást kívánok!, which translates to "I wish you pleasant entertainment."
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing a group, the verb changes: use érezzétek jól magatokat for an informal plural and érezzék jól magukat for a formal plural.
Did you know?
- While jó means 'good' in jó szórakozást, the same word was once used in an ancient root to mean 'river' in related languages like Finnish.
- In Hungarian, saying érezd jól magad involves a reflexive pronoun magad, which literally forces the speaker to tell the person to 'feel themselves' well.
- The informal jó mulatást is specifically associated with loud, energetic parties and would be considered strange to say at a quiet gallery opening.
Examples in context
- Menj, érezd jól magad!Go have fun.This is useful for telling someone to go and have fun using érezd jól magad.Tatoeba #6578187 by juliusbear, translation #2230767 by CK
- Érezd jól magad, amíg tudod.Have fun while you can.This shows how to use érezd jól magad to express having fun while one still can.Tatoeba #5039563 by bandeirante, translation #5011430 by CK
- Mindketten érezzétek jól magatokat!You two have fun.This is an example of wishing two people to have fun using érezzétek jól magatokat.Tatoeba #10975660 by H_Liliom, translation #6979642 by Hybrid
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Example conversation
Gábor and Zsófia are at the bus stop before her concert.
- GáborSzia, Zsófia! Jó szórakozást a koncerten!Bye, Zsófia! Have fun at the concert!
- ZsófiaKöszi szépen, Gábor! Nagyon várom!Thank you very much, Gábor! I'm really looking forward to it!
- GáborÉlvezd az estét!Enjoy the evening!
- ZsófiaKöszönöm, neked is szép ested legyen!Thanks, have a nice evening too!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “have fun” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jó, jól, magad, magatokat, magát, szórakozást, érezd, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
