Bedeutung
The language spoken in Hungary.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Hungarians celebrate the 'Day of the Hungarian Language' on November 13th. It commemorates the day in 1844 when Hungarian became the official language of the state. For the Hungarian minority in Transylvania, the 'magyar nyelv' is a vital link to their heritage and a primary tool for community preservation. In Hungarian schools, the subject 'Magyar nyelv és irodalom' is often simply called 'Magyar'. It is the most important subject in the national curriculum. The 'magyar nyelv' is often called an 'orphan' or 'island' language because it has no close relatives in Europe, which has shaped the Hungarian psyche.
No Capitals!
Never capitalize 'magyar' unless it's the first word of a sentence. It's a common mistake for English speakers.
The 'Nyelv' Shortcut
In casual conversation, if you've already mentioned you're talking about languages, you can just say 'a magyar'.
Bedeutung
The language spoken in Hungary.
No Capitals!
Never capitalize 'magyar' unless it's the first word of a sentence. It's a common mistake for English speakers.
The 'Nyelv' Shortcut
In casual conversation, if you've already mentioned you're talking about languages, you can just say 'a magyar'.
Compliments
If you tell a Hungarian 'A magyar nyelv gyönyörű' (The Hungarian language is gorgeous), you will make a friend for life!
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Which is the correct way to say 'The Hungarian language is beautiful'?
... szép.
We need the definite article 'A' and lowercase letters.
Complete the sentence with the correct form.
Én tanulom a magyar ______.
The verb 'tanulom' requires the accusative case (-et).
What would you say in a job interview?
Interviewer: Milyen nyelveket beszél? You: Beszélek angolul és tanulom a ...
You use 'magyarul' with 'beszélek', but 'magyar nyelvet' with 'tanulom'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgaben... szép.
We need the definite article 'A' and lowercase letters.
Én tanulom a magyar ______.
The verb 'tanulom' requires the accusative case (-et).
Interviewer: Milyen nyelveket beszél? You: Beszélek angolul és tanulom a ...
You use 'magyarul' with 'beszélek', but 'magyar nyelvet' with 'tanulom'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenNo, it is not related to English, German, or Slavic languages. Its closest relatives are Finnish and Estonian, but they are not mutually intelligible.
'Magyar' is the endonym (the name used by the people themselves). 'Hungarian' comes from 'Onogur', a Turkic tribal confederation.
Yes, in most casual contexts, 'a magyar' is sufficient if the context of language is clear.
Use 'Beszélek magyarul'. Do not use 'magyar nyelv' here.
It is considered one of the most difficult for English speakers due to its grammar, but its pronunciation is very logical and consistent.
Verwandte Redewendungen
magyarul
similarIn Hungarian
anyanyelv
specialized formMother tongue
nyelvtan
builds onGrammar
szókincs
builds onVocabulary
idegen nyelv
contrastForeign language
