szia

Hungarian

Hungarian phrasebook

This entry is part of the phrasebook project, which presents criteria for inclusion based on usefulness, simplicity and commonness. For other Hungarian entries on this topic, see Greetings or Farewells.

Etymology

Abbreviation of szervusz.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈsiʲɒ]

• Audio

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• Hyphenation: szia

Interjection

szia

1. (informal) bye, see ya, so long
2. (informal) hi

Usage notes

Used both for hello and goodbye when said to a single person. The plural form is sziasztok.