Hungarian · Greetings & Phrases
Jó estét
good evening
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A greeting used in the evening.
Example
Jó estét kívánok, uram!
Good evening, sir!
Etymology
'Jó estét' translates to 'good evening', derived from 'este' (evening) combined with 'jó' (good). It has been part of Hungarian etiquette for greeting in the evening.
How & Where It’s Used
'Jó estét' is used primarily in the evening hours in formal situations, suitable for both spoken and written communication.