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Buda

BOO-duh
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Buda (name) means the historical western half of Budapest, once the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary before it merged with Pest to form the modern Hungarian capital. Example: “They wandered the hilltop streets of Buda, overlooking the Danube.”

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The historical western half of Budapest, once the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary before it merged with Pest to form the modern Hungarian capital.
"They wandered the hilltop streets of Buda, overlooking the Danube."
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Etymology

From Hungarian Buda, probably from a Slavic personal name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Buda” mean?
The word “Buda” means the historical western half of Budapest, once the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary before it merged with Pest to form the modern Hungarian capital.
How do you pronounce “Buda”?
“Buda” is pronounced BOO-duh (/ˈbuːdə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Buda” in a sentence?
Here is “Buda” used in a sentence: “They wandered the hilltop streets of Buda, overlooking the Danube.”
What part of speech is “Buda”?
“Buda” is a name.