How to say “How are you?” in Hungarian
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Hungarian. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Hogy vagy?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Hungarian
Helló, Hogy vagy?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Hungarian?
"How are you?" in Hungarian is "Hogy vagy?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Hogy vagy?" written in Hungarian?
"Hogy vagy?" is the standard written form in Hungarian, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Hogy vagy?" in Hungarian?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Hogy vagy?" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Hogy vagy?" mean in English?
"Hogy vagy?" is the Hungarian way of saying "How are you?" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "How are you?" in Hungarian?
Many languages — including Hungarian — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Hogy vagy?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Hungarian spoken?
Hungarian is spoken by an estimated 10 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Hungarian dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Hungarian dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Hogy vagy?" or any other Hungarian text.