kipiheni magát
The English verb 'relax' can be translated into Hungarian as kipiheni magát or kikapcsolódik.
Meaning: (intransitive) to rest and become relieved of stress (verb)
Ways to say it
| Hungarian |
|---|
| kipiheni magát |
| kikapcsolódik |
Hungarian uses different verbs to express the specific way one is relaxing. You might use these terms to describe recovering from exhaustion, disconnecting from mental stress or simply resting.
Which one should you use?
The choice between forms depends on the nature of the relaxation. kipiheni magát is used when the focus is on physical or mental recovery from exhaustion or stress. In contrast, kikapcsolódik is used when the relaxation involves mentally disconnecting from work or daily responsibilities, similar to 'switching off'. For a simpler, more neutral way to say 'to rest' without the specific connotation of relieving stress, you can use pihenni.
Did you know?
- If you are extremely exhausted, you might say you need to 'exhaust your tiredness' using a variation of the root in kipihenni.
- The verb kikapcsolódik literally means 'to switch off' or 'to turn off', much like you would describe turning off a light or an electronic device.
- Using the word pihenni to describe your own rest might make you sound like a character in a classic piece of literature rather than a person in a modern cafe.
Examples in context
- Kérem, pihenjen egy kicsit és élvezze az ételt.Please, relax for a moment and enjoy the food.
- A hétvégén kipiheni magát a kertben.He relaxes in the garden during the weekend.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “relax” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
