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Hungary
HUHNGG-ree
Hungary (name) means a landlocked country in Central Europe whose capital is Budapest. Example: “They spent a week exploring Hungary, from Budapest's baths to the countryside.”
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A landlocked country in Central Europe whose capital is Budapest.
"They spent a week exploring Hungary, from Budapest's baths to the countryside."
How to use Hungary
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe country in Central Europe, capital Budapest.
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Etymology
From Old English Hungerie, via Medieval Latin Hungaria.
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What does “Hungary” mean?
The word “Hungary” means a landlocked country in Central Europe whose capital is Budapest. In plain terms, the country in Central Europe, capital Budapest.
How do you pronounce “Hungary”?
“Hungary” is pronounced HUHNGG-ree (/ˈhʌŋɡ(ə)ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hungary” in a sentence?
Here is “Hungary” used in a sentence: “They spent a week exploring Hungary, from Budapest's baths to the countryside.”
What part of speech is “Hungary”?
“Hungary” is a name.
Where does the word “Hungary” come from?
The word “Hungary” comes from Medieval Latin. From Old English Hungerie, via Medieval Latin Hungaria.
Is “Hungary” a common word?
“Hungary” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between Hungary and Hungarian?
Hungary is the name of the country in Central Europe, while Hungarian refers to its people, its language, or anything relating to the country. You visit Hungary, but you speak Hungarian or meet a Hungarian person.
What is the difference between Hungary and Budapest?
Hungary is the country, and Budapest is its capital and largest city. Budapest is one city within Hungary, not a separate country.
Is Hungary a landlocked country?
Yes, Hungary is landlocked, meaning it has no coastline and is surrounded entirely by other countries. It is located in Central Europe.
What language is spoken in Hungary?
The main language of Hungary is Hungarian, also known as Magyar. It is notable for being unrelated to most of the neighboring European languages.
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