Máté
[ˈmaːteː]
Matthew is translated into Hungarian as Máté. Wiktionary also lists Mátyás.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Hungarian | IPA |
|---|---|
| Máté | [ˈmaːteː] (narrow) |
| Mátyás | [ˈmaːcaːʃ] (narrow) |
Máté is the standard modern Hungarian equivalent for the name Matthew and is the most common form used for the biblical name in contemporary Hungarian.
Which one should you use?
While Máté is the equivalent of Matthew, Mátyás is a distinct Hungarian name that is often used as a translation for Matthias rather than Matthew.
Did you know?
- Hungarians use a unique name order where the family name comes before the given name. A person named Matthew Smith would be introduced as Smith Máté.
- While Máté is the standard equivalent of Matthew, the name Mátyás is forever linked to King Matthias Corvinus, who is regarded as the greatest king in Hungarian history.
- The name Máté is often associated with the popular Hungarian folk tale of Máté the clever peasant who outwits those in power.
Examples in context
- Jó napot! Máté vagyok.Good day! I am Matthew.
- Tisztelt Máté,Dear Matthew,
- Szia, Mati!Hi, Matt!
- Hé Mati, jössz velem moziba?Hey Matt, do you want to come to the movies with me?
- Köszönöm a segítséget, Mati!Thank you for your help, Matt!
- Máté egy nagyon kedves ember.Máté is a very kind person.
- Máté és a barátja itt vannak.Máté and his friend are here.
Example conversation
Gábor is introducing his friend to Anna.
- GáborAnna, ismerd már Mátét!Anna, meet Máté!
- AnnaSzia Máté, örülök hogy találkoztunk.Hi Máté, nice to meet you.
- GáborMáté egy régi iskolatársam.Máté is an old schoolmate of mine.
- AnnaÉreztem, hogy jó barátok vagytok.I could tell you are good friends.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “matthew” translations and entries Máté, Mátyás, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
