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

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On the drive back, Gabor casually mentioned his friend Adam, a fellow Hungarian who lived in Marina del Rey and had a boat. Greta Petruska, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025 What happens to Joshua Pearce? After clashing on and off the track, Sonny and Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) — a hotshot rookie with raw talent and an ego to match — finally start to gel at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 1 July 2025 He was selected by the Hungarian to Orbit astronaut program in 2023. Ax-4 is scheduled to lift off from from KSC's Launch Complex-39A (LC-39A) on Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. EDT (1200 GMT). Josh Dinner, Space.com, 10 June 2025 Immersive and Experimental One of the most ambitious elements of the tribute is the debut of the Hungarian Dome, Annecy’s first-ever geodesic dome screening venue. Jamie Lang, Variety, 8 June 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 11 Jul. 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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