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Approach any settlement or residence in Hungary and you are likely to hear or encounter the following words - Isten hozott (pronounced Ish-ten ho-zoat). A welcome greeting expressed upon one's arrival, the saying can be roughly translated as God has brought you. 
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11/1/2020 22:54:42
Unlike most European languages, which thank God when the guest leaves! (Goodbye, adieu, vaya con Dios, etc.)
Francis Berger
11/2/2020 10:31:17
@ Wm - Ha! Good point!
bruce charlton
11/2/2020 16:26:56
And this is the equivalent in our langauge round here:
Francis Berger
11/2/2020 17:14:08
@ Bruce - Yes, that brings back memories; but I had no idea what the expression meant the very first time I heard it in Morpeth. In fact, it took about three exposures until I got it. Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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