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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From the moment his deal was signed in secrecy in the team’s motorhome at the 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix, just days after Sebastian Vettel announced his plan to retire from F1 and the squad, Alonso has been all-in on the vision projected by billionaire team owner Lawrence Stroll. Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 May 2025 Other breeds that require consistent grooming include old English sheepdog, poodle, Hungarian Puli, Afghan hound, and Bichon Frisé. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025 The director of the Hungarian National Theatre, an outspoken critic of the government, was replaced, which became front-page news. Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025 On the other hand, the Hungarian Erdo, 72, would be a compromise candidate. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Hungarian

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 5 Jun. 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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