A question regarding the Hungarian customs and language.
What words should we know as travelers? For example: In France you greet everyone with bon jour. Is there an equivalent in Hungary? I understand that English is spoken in the tourist places however I would like to be courteous of the customs and honor their traditions as well.
Thank you!
There is really no need to speak any hungarian if you are in the tourist areas . While it is pleasant to see the effort, it is often humorous when tourists try to speak hungarian because it is butchered.
However, for a good start, look here https://welovebudapest.com/en/toplist/2015/09/28/36-useful-hungarian-phrases-for-varied-occasions-in-budapest/
"Bonjour" in Hungarian depends on the time of day and formality: "Jó reggelt!" (Good morning), "Jó napot!" (Good day/afternoon, formal), "Jó estét!" (Good evening, formal), or the casual "Szia!" (Hi/Hello) for friends.
Good luck ... and much fun!
