Hamarosan találkozunk
The English phrase "see you soon" is translated into Hungarian as Hamarosan találkozunk.
Hamarosan találkozunk is used as an interjection to say goodbye.
Meaning: goodbye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of hamarosan (soon) and találkozunk (we meet).
Which one should you use?
Unlike the English expression which uses an object (you), the Hungarian phrase uses a verb form that inherently includes we (the speaker and the listener).
Did you know?
- The Hungarian concept of meeting someone is based on the idea of 'finding' them, as találkozunk is derived from the root talál, meaning 'to find'.
- The word hamarosan shares a root with the word for 'hurry', meaning the phrase carries a subtle, subconscious energy of speed.
- If the upcoming 'meeting' is actually a phone call, a Hungarian speaker would likely swap találkozunk for beszélünk, which means 'we speak'.
Examples in context
- Hamarosan találkozunk.I'll see you soon.This sentence is useful for saying "I'll see you soon."Tatoeba #4467003 by bandeirante, translation #953811 by CK
- Hamarosan találkozunk, ha minden rendben van.See you soon, if everything is okay.
Example conversation
Gábor and Anna are finishing a phone call.
- GáborKösztöm a segítségért, Anna.Thanks for the help, Anna.
- AnnaSzívesen, Gábor!You're welcome, Gábor!
- GáborHamarosan találkozunk akkor.See you soon then.
- AnnaIgen, viszlát!Yes, goodbye!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
