nagyon jó
[ˈnɒɟon ˈjoː]word by word
The Hungarian phrase for "very good" is nagyon jó.
nagyon jó is used to describe something of high quality or a satisfactory result.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nagyon (very) and jó (good).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase nagyon jó remains unchanged regardless of whether the noun it modifies is singular or plural.
Did you know?
- While jó means 'good', its ancient linguistic roots are actually linked to words for 'river' in several related Uralic languages, such as the Finnish joki.
- When expressing that a result is 'just right' or 'perfectly good', Hungarians might say pont jó instead of using an intensifier like nagyon.
- Hungarians may use nagyon jó sarcastically to mean the exact opposite, often accompanied by a specific tone of voice or a shrug.
Examples in context
- Ó, ez nagyon jó!Oh, that's very good!This sentence shows how to express that something is very good.Tatoeba #4146024 by Martika, translation #11481523 by Adelpa
- Ez nagyon jó hír.That's very good news.This sentence uses the phrase to describe news.Tatoeba #4371246 by bandeirante, translation #3590960 by CK
- Ez nagyon jó hír!This is very good news.Tatoeba #8358720 by Pandaa, translation #5013010 by CK
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Example conversation
Katalin and Gábor are discussing a meal at a restaurant.
- KatalinGábor, hogy tetszik az étel?Gábor, how do you like the food?
- GáborEz a hús nagyon jó.This meat is very good.
- KatalinÖrülök, hogy tetszik.I am glad you like it.
- GáborNagyon jó az étterem.The restaurant is very good.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (nagyon, jó) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jó, nagyon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
