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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And after several years of ups and downs, the team came back strong this year, which saw both Norris and Piastri score their first F1 wins this year at the Miami Grand Prix and Hungarian Grand Prix, respectively. Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024 Finally, the whiskey was put into Hungarian Tokaji, American rye, and bourbon barrels to marry for a period of time. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024 Ocon's first and only victory for Alpine came in 2021 at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024 The Hungarian has transformed his country’s democratic system by changing electoral laws to ensure only his party can win elections. Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024 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 23 Dec. 2024.

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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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