eihän
eihän is a Hungarian interjection that expresses mild surprise, mild disagreement, or gentle admonishment. It is often used to preface a statement that corrects or questions something previously said. The word can be translated in various ways depending on the context, such as "surely not," "but," "don't you think," or "well." It carries a softer tone than a direct contradiction and aims to encourage further consideration or clarification.
The use of eihän is particularly common in informal spoken Hungarian. It can soften a potentially critical
In another scenario, if someone is about to do something potentially unwise, eihän can be used as