Szerintem

Szerintem is a Hungarian adverbial phrase meaning “in my opinion” or “as far as I am concerned.” It functions as a sentence adverbial that hedges a statement and signals that the claim reflects the speaker’s viewpoint. The expression is invariable and can begin a sentence or follow a brief introductory clause.

Etymology and grammar: the word derives from szerint, meaning “according to,” plus the first-person possessive suffix -em, yielding a literal sense of “according to me.” It is commonly used in informal speech and writing to express subjectivity. In formal contexts, speakers often prefer alternatives such as véleményem szerint or úgy vélem.

Usage notes: szerintem can accompany a wide range of predicates, and is frequently used to soften assertions or invite agreement. It appears in sentences like “Szerintem ez a megoldás jobb,” or “Szerintem nem oldja meg a problémát.” It can also function as a discourse marker in dialogue, for example to preface or respond to another’s view.

Translations and nuance: the closest English equivalents are “in my opinion,” “in my view,” or “I think.” While highly common in everyday Hungarian, it is less typical in highly formal written style, where explicit statements of opinion using phrases like véleményem szerint are preferred.