isten hozott itthon
The English phrase "welcome home" can be expressed in Hungarian as isten hozott itthon.
Meaning: welcome home (phrase)
Which one should you use?
Üdvözöljük otthon! is a straightforward and formal way to welcome someone home.
Did you know?
- The phrase isten hozott itthon literally translates to 'God has brought you home'.
- While isten hozott is a standard welcome, it can also be used sarcastically when someone arrives at an inconvenient time.
- The word isten is thought to be rooted in an ancient term for 'forefather', connecting the concept of 'God' to the idea of an ancient ancestor.
Examples in context
- Isten hozott itthon, testvérkém!Welcome home, little brother!This sentence shows how to use isten hozott itthon when addressing a sibling.Tatoeba #1655858 by Muelisto, translation #705269 by Zifre
Example conversation
László arrives home after a long trip.
- ZsófiaIsten hozott itthon, László!Welcome home, László!
- LászlóKöszönöm szépen, Zsófia!Thank you very much, Zsófia!
- ZsófiaHogy volt az utad?How was your trip?
- LászlóNagyon fárasztó volt.It was very tiring.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hozott, isten, itthon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
