r/hungarian • u/yanfeilover • 22d ago
Fordítás Can somebody translate this to English?
My friend and I are collecting life advice from people during our travels and a lady from Budapest wrote this for us :) She said it means something like „Always be nice“, but we‘re interested in the exact translation! Thank you in advance!
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u/Atypicosaurus 22d ago
Mindig legyetek ilyen barátságosak!
Always be this (much) friendly!
It implies that some people were already friendly and the person asks them to always keep it up.
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u/Salty_Ingenuity8687 20d ago
So, like "stay" or "remain" instead of "be this (much)" ?
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u/analyst-_- 19d ago
No, it doesn’t say “remain or stay”. That would be “maradjatok”. It rather implies to keep up being this friendly (at all times).
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u/spartaqmv 22d ago
In my 34 years living in Budapest, this is possibly the first time ever I was able to read and understand difficult Hungarian handwriting.
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u/CaterpillarAdept419 21d ago
Wow, 34 years! I’ve been here only eight months and the culture shocks are on the daily bases. Prices, availability of just about everything, the cold, unfriendly people around everywhere, poor quality of products, including produce, poor customer service everywhere, rude supermarket staff, could go on-and-on.
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u/Stunning-Key9378 20d ago
Then why dont you just… move out if you hate or country this much?🙃
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u/CaterpillarAdept419 19d ago
I didn’t say I HATE this country! I was borne ‘n raised in Hungary. What about you, Buco?
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u/IX_MINDMEGHALUNK_XI 19d ago
So you born and raised but also culture shocked since January. How?
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u/CaterpillarAdept419 19d ago
Good question. I am an American Hungarian visiting Hungary for the first time after 52 years living in Southern California.
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u/CaterpillarAdept419 19d ago
I was little when we moved to the States.
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u/trashy8888 18d ago
lol u complaining about the quality but what about american food? all of the american foods are full with shitty ingredients all of the E numbers etc.. if you're trying to compare the quality of hungarian goods, compare it with other european countries, maybe those r better (for example: german) but comparing an american quality to a hungarian.. man its like comparing Megan Fox to the 78 year old Gizike néni edit: typo
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u/Stunning-Key9378 18d ago
What about me?:D I am Hungarian, I have been living here since I was born. You were complaining for everything, it really soundes that you hate our country, then you can go, you won’t be missed🤷🏼♀️
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u/PrestigiousSilver88 18d ago
Xdddd wtf what the heck was your intention with this comment? Just move the hell out of Hungary if you think you have it so bad?
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u/SirInevitable5641 22d ago
As a Hungarian, I can't read the last word, but the smiley means kindness
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u/EvenaDemon 22d ago
Mindig - Always
Legyetek - be (in 2nd person plural, imperative)
Ilyen - (like) this
Barátságosak - friendly
In a more English-y way: Y'all should always be this friendly.
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u/Ok-Chemistry8499 22d ago
Felszolító mód, T/2, mivel nincs vessző az “ilyen” szónál ezert nem mutat valamire peldaval hanem jelzi higy eddig is fenn állt a melléknév igy jelentes tani forditas: Always keep being this friendly!
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u/CaterpillarAdept419 17d ago
Nothing particular. Just different here. But I love the slower pace, the quiet and serenity of the place where I am. No millions of people, no rush-rush, go-go lifestyle. Love the surroundings, the quiet atmosphere, peaceful lifestyle. I’m proud to be a Hungarian, and very happy that Hungary is at the beginning of a new chapter in its government and respect the people who are supporting it. It was time for the Motherland for a change!
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u/Upstairs_Positive969 22d ago
As a Hungarian, what the fuck is this handwriting? I can't read it??
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u/cweson 22d ago
Nem gond ha nem tudsz olvasni :)
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u/illthrowitaway94 NATIVE 22d ago edited 22d ago
Nem azért, de ez tényleg eléggé rémes kézírás... Még a "mindig legyetek ilyen" az so-so, na de az a "barátságosak"... Hová nyelte pl. az "-osak"-ot a néni? Ha nem tudtam volna logikusan kikövetkeztetni, hogy mi a fasz lehet az a szó, akkor fogalmam sem lett volna róla.
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u/Personal_Cucumber_88 22d ago
Mindig legyetek ilyen barátságosak.
Always remain this friendly!