így

Így is a Hungarian adverb meaning in this way, thus, or like this. It denotes the manner or method by which something is done and can also introduce results or explanations. The word is a common, neutral part of everyday Hungarian and appears in both spoken and written language.

Usage and examples: Így typically modifies verbs or entire clauses to indicate how an action is performed, as in Így csinálom (I do it this way). It can also begin a sentence to present a conclusion or description, for example Így történt, hogy elmentem (That’s how it happened that I left). It is frequently used in instructional or procedural contexts, such as Így kell csinálni (This is how you should do it). In short phrases, it often accompanies imperatives and explanations.

Relation to other words: Így is often contrasted with úgy, meaning that way or so, which can refer to another or less immediate reference. While úgy can point to a general or third-person perspective, í gy tends to emphasize the speaker’s example or a specific described method. Common idioms include Így van (That’s right) and Így kell lennie (It should be like this).

Grammar and form: Így is an indeclinable adverb; it does not inflect for case, number, or gender. As a basic demonstrative adverb, it forms part of many everyday expressions and contributes to a clear, explicit description of manner or process.