Budapest
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Name — The capital and largest city of Hungary, formed by the union of Buda and Pest.
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Etymology
From Hungarian Budapest, a blend of Buda and Pest.
Full origin of Budapest →Frequently asked questions
What does “Budapest” mean?
The word “Budapest” means the capital and largest city of Hungary, formed by the union of Buda and Pest.
How do you pronounce “Budapest”?
“Budapest” is pronounced BOO-duh-pehst (/ˈbuːdəpɛst/ in IPA).
How do you use “Budapest” in a sentence?
Here is “Budapest” used in a sentence: “They took a river cruise past the parliament building in Budapest.”
What part of speech is “Budapest”?
“Budapest” is a name.
Is “Budapest” a common word?
“Budapest” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Why is Budapest sometimes described as two cities in one?
Budapest was formed by the union of Buda and Pest, two originally separate settlements on opposite banks of the Danube. This history is why people sometimes refer to Budapest as combining two distinct historic parts.
What is the difference between Buda and Pest?
Buda and Pest were the two separate settlements that merged to form Budapest, the capital and largest city of Hungary. Today they are simply the two halves of one unified city rather than separate towns.
Is Budapest the capital of Hungary?
Yes, Budapest is the capital and largest city of Hungary. It was formed by the union of Buda and Pest into a single city.
Related words
Buda-Pest
