Szia
'Hello' in Hungarian
Photo by Dan Freeman
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
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.
HUN
Noun
623
oldal
page
A sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or newspaper; one side of a leaf.
HUN
Verb
303
változtatni
change
To make or become different.
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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