Beszélgetni

Beszélgetni is a Hungarian verb meaning to chat or converse in a casual, informal way. It implies a mutual exchange of talk between at least two people and is typically used for social or friendly conversations rather than formal discourse. The noun form is beszélgetés, meaning a chat or a conversation.

Etymology: The verb is formed from beszél, “to speak,” with the suffix -get- that adds an iterative or light, social nuance, yielding the sense of having a chat. The related noun beszélgetés derives from the same root.

Usage and syntax: Beszélgetni valakivel expresses talking with someone. It can also describe informal settings, for example “beszélgetni kávé mellett” (to chat over coffee). It is conjugated like a regular Hungarian verb: present tense beszélgetek, beszélgetsz, beszélget, beszélgetünk, beszélgettek, beszélgetnek; past tense forms include beszélgettem, beszélgettél, etc. The word is commonly used for everyday interaction and contrasts with more formal or goal-oriented verbs such as megbeszélni (to discuss/agree) or tárgyalni (to negotiate). Synonyms include csevegni, which connotes light, casual chatter.

Examples: “Ma este beszélgettünk a régi időkről.” “Szeretek a barátaimmal beszélgetni.” “Beszélgetni veled jó.”