isten éltesse
many happy returns; happy birthday/name day
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ˈiʃtɛn ˈeːltɛʃːɛ/
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Cultural Note
This traditional phrase is common for birthdays and also for Hungarian name days.
📝 Example Sentences
Isten éltesse sokáig!
Many happy returns; may you live long!
A nagypapámnak azt mondtuk: Isten éltesse.
We said to my grandfather: many happy returns.