Hungarian

noun

Hun·​gar·​i·​an ˌhəŋ-ˈger-ē-ən How to pronounce Hungarian (audio)
1
a
: a native or inhabitant of Hungary : magyar
b
: a person of Hungarian descent
2
: the Finno-Ugric language of the Hungarians
Hungarian adjective

Examples of Hungarian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The reigning gold medalist in women’s foil — the only event in which female fencers were allowed to compete at the time — was Ilona Elek, a Hungarian who had triumphed at the 1936 Berlin Games. Emily Langer, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024 Speaking with the press following the 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix, Pérez candidly opened up about the struggles that come with being a pro athlete and dad — noting that even during the off-season, being a race driver is still a full-time job. Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024 The story of the change in NFL field-goal kicking begins with the aftermath of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. TIME, 8 Feb. 2024 According to the Tirana Post, the statue was donated to the city by the Hungarian Embassy to commemorate the late Queen’s legacy. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024 Old-country relics such as Hungarian Goulash ($21.95) and Stuffed Cabbage ($22.95) are on the menu for dinner. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2024 Now at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics, Krausz is the second Hungarian to win a Nobel Prize this week. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Oct. 2023 Reflecting the architectural style of the area’s traditional fortified farms (Transylvania was once the western frontier of the Hungarian Empire and subject to regular raids by the Turks), Matca’s guest rooms are set inside two stone-and-wood farmhouses with interior courtyards. Alexander Lobrano Roxanne Fequiere Laura Bannister Jameson Montgomery Caitie Kelly Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2023 Also in 2018, Dylan started dating Hungarian Victoria’s Secret model Barbara Palvin. Emma Kershaw, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hungarian was in 1553

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“Hungarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hungarian. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Hungarian

noun
Hun·​gar·​i·​an ˌhəŋ-ˈger-ē-ən How to pronounce Hungarian (audio)
-ˈgar-
1
a
: a person born or living in Hungary : magyar
b
: a person of Hungarian descent
2
: the language of the Hungarians
Hungarian adjective

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