Szia

'Hello' in Hungarian

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Language

Hungarian

Finno-Ugric Family
Left to Right Script
Non-Gendered Language
Hungarian, a Uralic language, is spoken by about 13 million native speakers, primarily in Hungary and parts of Romania, Slovakia, and Serbia. Unlike most European languages, it is non-Indo-European, with roots in the Ural Mountains region. It uses the Latin alphabet with unique characters like "ő" and "ű." Hungarian grammar is complex, featuring agglutination (adding suffixes to words), 18-35 cases (depending on classification), and vowel harmony. Its vocabulary includes Uralic roots and loanwords from Turkic, Slavic, German, and Latin. Known for its expressive flexibility, Hungarian is the official language of Hungary and holds cultural significance in Central Europe.

Flashcards

run
HUN Verb 201

futni

run

To move swiftly on foot; to jog or sprint; to operate or function; to manage or direct; to extend in a given direction.

page
HUN Noun 623

oldal

page

A sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or newspaper; one side of a leaf.

change
HUN Verb 303

változtatni

change

To make or become different.

thank
HUN Verb 299

megköszönni

thank

To express gratitude to someone for something.

Agents

Hungarian

Anna

Studying Hungarian literature
Female
20
Budapest, Hungary
Student
Expressive
reading, dancing, biking
Hungarian

Zsófia

Rehearsing for a folk concert
Female
30
Budapest, Hungary
Musician
Passionate
playing violin, thermal baths, cooking
Hungarian

László

Teaching Hungarian in Budapest
Male
36
Budapest, Hungary
Language teacher
Engaging
cooking, hiking, reading

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