Ways to say it
| Hungarian | IPA |
|---|---|
| én is | [ˈeːn ˈiʃ] (word by word, narrow) |
| nekem is | [ˈnɛkɛm ˈiʃ] (word by word, narrow) |
| engem is | [ˈɛŋɡɛm ˈiʃ] (word by word, narrow) |
The phrase is used to express that something applies to the speaker as well. The specific form you choose depends entirely on whether you are the subject, the direct object or the indirect object of the verb being used.
Which one should you use?
In all these forms, the particle is carries the meaning of "also" or "too" and must be placed immediately after the pronoun. The choice between the forms is determined by the grammatical case required by the verb: én is is used for the subject, engem is for the direct object and nekem is for the indirect object or to indicate benefit/possession.
How does it change in a sentence?
Hungarian requires the pronoun to change its case to match the verb's requirement. Use én is when "me" is the subject (e.g., "I am also…"). Use engem is when "me" is the direct object of a transitive verb (e.g., "He saw me too"). Use nekem is when the phrase functions as an indirect object or indicates benefit or possession (e.g., "Give it to me too").
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use én is for every situation. Instead, you must change the pronoun to the correct case (subject, direct object or indirect object) to match the verb in your sentence.
Did you know?
- The pronoun én is likely related to the Finnish word minä, both stemming from a Proto-Uralic root.
Examples in context
- Adj egyet nekem is.Bring one for me, too.This sentence shows how to use nekem is to indicate receiving something.Tatoeba #9821253 by maaster, translation #6582022 by Hybrid
- Tamás engem is felhívott.Tom called me, too.This sentence demonstrates the use of engem is as a direct object.Tatoeba #5838211 by felvideki, translation #2647985 by CK
- Ez nekem is soknak tűnik.It seems too much to me, too.This sentence provides an example of using nekem is to express how something seems to a person.Tatoeba #10196757 by maaster, translation #1971852 by Eldad
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Tamás and Anna are talking about their hunger.
- TamásNagyon éhes vagyok.I am very hungry.
- AnnaÉn is!Me too!
- TamásKérjünk egy pizzát!Let's order a pizza!
- AnnaSzeretnék egyet.I would like one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “me too” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (én, is, nekem, engem) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries engem, is, én, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
