adjective
Common
Hungarian
huhng-GEH-uh-ree-uhn
Hungarian (adjective) means relating to Hungary, its people, or its language. Example: “We tried an authentic Hungarian goulash at the festival.”
adjective
1
Relating to Hungary, its people, or its language.
"We tried an authentic Hungarian goulash at the festival."
noun
1
A person from Hungary, or the Hungarian language.
"She grew up speaking Hungarian at home and English at school."
"I remember a conversation I had once with a friend who insisted that “nouns are declined but verbs are conjugated”; except in Hungarian you both decline and conjugate nouns, sometimes together."
— John Malathronas, Which languages are easiest – and most difficult – for native English speakers to learn? (2021)
How to use Hungarian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Hungary or its people and language, or a person/the language from Hungary.
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Etymology
From Hungary + the adjective suffix -an.
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What does “Hungarian” mean?
The word “Hungarian” means relating to Hungary, its people, or its language. In plain terms, relating to Hungary or its people and language, or a person/the language from Hungary.
How do you pronounce “Hungarian”?
“Hungarian” is pronounced huhng-GEH-uh-ree-uhn (/hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hungarian” in a sentence?
Here is “Hungarian” used in a sentence: “We tried an authentic Hungarian goulash at the festival.”
What part of speech is “Hungarian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Hungarian” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “Hungarian” a common word?
“Hungarian” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Hungarian” have?
“Hungarian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Hungary, its people, or its language.
Is "Hungarian" capitalized?
Yes, "Hungarian" is always capitalized because it is a proper adjective and noun derived from the country name Hungary. This applies whether it's describing people, the language, or anything relating to Hungary.
Does "Hungarian" refer to a person or a language, or both?
Both. As a noun, "Hungarian" can mean a person from Hungary or refer to the Hungarian language itself, while as an adjective it describes anything relating to Hungary, its people, or its language. Context determines which sense applies.
What is the difference between "Hungarian" and "Hungary"?
"Hungary" is the proper noun naming the country itself, while "Hungarian" is the derived adjective and noun used to describe people, language, or things connected to that country. You would say "I visited Hungary" but "she speaks Hungarian."
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