Ways to say it
| Hungarian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| köszönöm | [ˈkøsønøm] (narrow) | first person, singular |
| köszönjük | [ˈkøsøɲːyk] (narrow) | first person, plural |
The term is an expression of gratitude. To say "thank you very much" in a formal context, you can use Köszönöm szépen or Nagyon köszönöm. In more informal situations, you can say Köszi szépen to mean "thank you very much".
Which one should you use?
Use köszönöm when you are thanking someone as an individual. Use köszönjük when you are representing a group.
How does it change in a sentence?
köszönöm is the first-person singular form, while köszönjük is the first-person plural form used when a group of people is expressing gratitude together.
When do people say it?
When someone says köszönöm, a common and standard way to respond with "you're welcome" or "with pleasure" is Szívesen. In informal situations, you might hear the response Nincs mit, which means "you're welcome" or "it's nothing".
Did you know?
- Adding the word szépen to köszönöm literally means 'thank you beautifully', rather than 'thank you very much'.
- The common response to thanks, Szívesen, literally translates to 'willingly', implying that the favor was done with a happy heart.
- Hungarians often use köszönöm to politely end a conversation or signal that a social interaction has reached its natural conclusion, even if no specific favor was done.
Examples in context
- – Köszönöm! – Nincs mit."Thank you!" "You're welcome."This example shows a simple exchange of thanks and a response using köszönöm.Tatoeba #2174440 by Aleksandro40, translation #5170317 by tabular
- Nem, köszönöm. Már ettem.No, thank you. I already ate.This example demonstrates using köszönöm to politely decline an offer.Tatoeba #8321228 by jegaevi, translation #5057521 by AlanF_US
- Köszönöm, már tele vagyok.I'm already full, thank you.This example shows using köszönöm to express gratitude while declining food.Tatoeba #3977692 by felvideki, translation #586899 by Shoyren
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Example conversation
Tamás helps Zsófia carry a heavy bag.
- ZsófiaNagyon köszönöm a segítséget, Tamás!Thank you very much for the help, Tamás!
- TamásSzívesen, Zsófia. Semmi különös.You're welcome, Zsófia. It's nothing special.
- ZsófiaIgazán köszönöm, nagyon nehéz volt.I really thank you, it was very heavy.
- TamásRészem a öröm!My pleasure!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you” translations and entries köszönöm, köszönjük, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
