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

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Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff was spotted leaving the Ferrari hospitality at the Hungarian Grand Prix, sparking speculation about Lewis Hamilton's future. Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025 As was the case at this past weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, at least in qualifying. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2025 Formula 1 heads to Budapest this weekend for the Hungarian Grand Prix from August 1-3, with Hungaroring hosting the final round before the series’ annual summer break. Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 The organizers of the Hungarian Grand Prix, now back in its traditional place as the last race before the summer break, counter this by dotting the paddock with fans (the cooling kind), iced coffee on tap and, one year, even a paddling pool featuring an inflatable shark. Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Hungarian

Word History

First Known Use

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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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 10 Sep. 2025.

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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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