igen
[ˈiɡɛn]
The English word "yes" is translated into Hungarian as igen.
igen is a particle used to indicate agreement or acceptance. If you wish to express a polite agreement similar to the English "of course", you can use természetesen.
Meaning: word used to indicate agreement or acceptance (particle)
Did you know?
- Hungarian has a distinct word for 'yes' when specifically answering 'yes' to a negative question, which differs from the standard igen used for positive assertions.
- The word igen is historically linked to the demonstrative pronoun ez, meaning 'this', suggesting that saying 'yes' was originally a way of pointing at a truth.
- The word igen can be used as an intensifier to express strong emotion or disbelief, similar to how an English speaker might say 'Yes, indeed!' or 'Really?'
Examples in context
- – Én? – Igen, te!"Me?" "Yes, you!"This example shows the use of igen to confirm a person.Tatoeba #4405823 by bandeirante, translation #4405225 by XenoKat
- Igen, ez így van.Yes. That's right.This example uses igen to confirm that a statement is correct.Tatoeba #9358795 by kiseva33, translation #433817 by CK
- A tested igent mond.Your body is saying yes.This example uses igen in a metaphorical sense regarding the body.Tatoeba #5189588 by maaster, translation #1710928 by al_ex_an_der
- Igen isYes, indeed
- Igen, pontosanYes, exactly
- Igen, teljesenYes, completely
- Hát persze!Well, sure!
- Igen, ez fantasztikus!Yes, this is fantastic!
- Igen, nagyon éhes vagyok.Yes, I'm very hungry.
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Example conversation
László and Éva are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- LászlóSzeretnél pizzát vacsorára?Would you like pizza for dinner?
- ÉvaIgen, nagyon szívesen!Yes, I would love to!
- LászlóRendeljünk egy nagyot?Shall we order a large one?
- ÉvaIgen, az lesz elég.Yes, that will be enough.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yes” translations and entries igen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries igen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
