How to Say “Welcome Back” in Hungarian

Isten hozta újra köztünk
formal
The English phrase 'welcome back' can be translated into Hungarian as Isten hozta újra köztünk. Wiktionary also lists Isten hozott újra köztünk.
Meaning: welcome back (phrase)

Ways to say it

“welcome back” in Hungarian
Hungarian Note
Isten hozta újra köztünk formal
Isten hozott újra köztünk informal

You can also use the phrase Örülök, hogy újra itt van! in a formal setting or Örülök, hogy újra itt vagy! informally to say 'I'm glad you're here again!'

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase Isten hozta újra köztünk literally translates to 'God has brought you back among us'.

Which one should you use?

Isten hozta újra köztünk is the polite version, whereas Isten hozott újra köztünk is a more casual way to express the same sentiment.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

Isten hozta újra köztünk is the formal form used when addressing someone with respect or in a formal setting. Isten hozott újra köztünk is the informal version used for friends or peers.

Did you know?

  • The term Isten was originally formed by adding diminutive suffixes to the root for 'ancestor'.
  • Even if you are not a religious person, using Isten hozta is considered the standard polite way to greet someone, and it does not necessarily imply a statement of faith.
  • The phrase Isten hozta is used not just for returning visitors, but as the standard way to greet any guest entering a home for the first time.

Examples in context

  • Szia! Örülök, hogy újra itt vagy! Mi történt veled az utazás során?
    Hi! I'm glad you're here again! What happened to you during the trip?
  • Isten hozta újra köztünk, tisztelt vendégünk!
    Welcome back among us, our honored guest!

Example conversation

A formal community meeting where a respected person returns.

  1. Gábor

    Isten hozta újra köztünk, Katalin!
    Welcome back among us, Katalin!
  2. Katalin

    Köszönöm szépen a kedves szavakat.
    Thank you very much for the kind words.
  3. Gábor

    Örülünk, hogy újra itt vagy.
    We are glad that you are here again.
  4. Katalin

    Én is nagyon örülök a találkozásnak.
    I am also very happy to meet you all.

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