Uralic · Latin
HungarianMagyar
13M speakers · Central Europe
250 terms
hello
An informal greeting used when meeting someone.
hi / bye
An informal greeting or farewell used with friends.
good day / good afternoon
A formal greeting used during the day.
good morning
A greeting used in the morning hours.
good evening
A greeting used in the evening.
good night
A farewell used when going to sleep or parting in the evening.
goodbye
An informal farewell phrase meaning "until we see each other again".
goodbye (formal)
A formal farewell meaning "until we meet again".
thank you
An expression of gratitude.
you're welcome
A polite response to being thanked.
please / I request
A polite word used when making a request.
sorry / excuse me
An expression of apology or a way to politely get attention.
I am sorry
An expression of sympathy or apology.
yes
A word used to express affirmation or agreement.
no
A word used to express negation or refusal.
how are you?
An informal way to ask about someone's wellbeing.
I am fine / I am well
A standard response to "how are you".
I do not understand
A phrase used to indicate lack of comprehension.
one
The cardinal number representing a single unit.
two
The cardinal number representing two units.
three
The cardinal number representing three units.
four
The cardinal number representing four units.
five
The cardinal number representing five units.
ten
The cardinal number representing ten units.
hundred
The cardinal number representing one hundred units.
thousand
The cardinal number representing one thousand units.
today
Referring to the current day.
tomorrow
Referring to the day after today.
yesterday
Referring to the day before today.
now
Referring to the present moment.
week
A period of seven consecutive days.
month
One of the twelve divisions of the calendar year.
year
A period of 365 days or twelve months.
time / weather
A noun referring to either the abstract concept of time or the weather.
hour / clock / watch
A unit of time equal to sixty minutes, also used for a timepiece.
minute
A unit of time equal to sixty seconds.
family
A group of people related by blood or marriage.
mother
A female parent.
father
A male parent.
boy / son
A male child or a son.
girl / daughter
A female child or a daughter.
child
A young person, a boy or girl.
husband
A married man in relation to his spouse.
wife
A married woman in relation to her spouse.
grandfather
The father of one's parent.
grandmother
The mother of one's parent.
sibling
A brother or sister sharing one or both parents.
friend
A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.
colleague
A person with whom one works.
neighbor
A person who lives near or next to someone.
person / human
A human being.
man
An adult male human being.
woman
An adult female human being.
uncle
The brother of one's parent.
bread
A staple food made from flour and baked.
water
A clear liquid essential for life.
milk
A white liquid produced by mammals and used as a drink.
coffee
A hot drink made from roasted coffee beans.
tea
A hot drink made from dried leaves steeped in boiling water.
meat
The edible flesh of animals used as food.
vegetable
A plant or part of a plant used as food.
fruit
The sweet edible product of a plant.
apple
A common round fruit with red, yellow, or green skin.
soup
A liquid food made by boiling ingredients in water.
roast / fried dish
A dish prepared by roasting or frying.
paprika / pepper
A spice or vegetable central to Hungarian cuisine.
goulash
A traditional Hungarian meat and paprika stew.
pastry / cake / cookie
A sweet baked good.
cake / tart
A layered sweet cake typically served on special occasions.
wine
An alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes.
beer
An alcoholic drink brewed from malt and hops.
food / dish / meal
Any nutritious substance consumed as food.
drink / beverage
Any liquid consumed for hydration or pleasure.
restaurant
A place where meals are prepared and served to customers.
city / town
A large settlement with many buildings and inhabitants.
street
A public road in a city or town.
house / building
A structure built for human habitation.
station
A stopping place for trains, buses, or other transport.
airport
A place where aircraft take off and land.
train
A series of railway carriages pulled by a locomotive.
bus
A large motor vehicle that carries passengers.
car
A road vehicle powered by an engine.
map
A diagrammatic representation of an area.
road / way / journey
A path or route for travel, or the act of traveling.
hotel
A building that provides paid accommodation.
country
A nation with its own government occupying a territory.
river
A large natural stream of water flowing to the sea.
mountain / hill
A large area of land that rises above its surroundings.
market
A place where goods are bought and sold.
shop / store
A place where goods are sold to the public.
hospital
An institution providing medical care.
school
An institution for educating children.
sun / day
The star at the center of the solar system, also used to mean "day".
moon
The natural satellite of the Earth visible at night.
star
A luminous ball of gas visible in the night sky.
world
The earth or the universe as a whole.
earth / soil / land
The planet we live on, or the substance of the ground.
rain
Water that falls from clouds as drops.
snow
Frozen water that falls from the sky as white flakes.
wind
The natural movement of air.
forest
A large area covered with trees.
tree / wood
A tall woody plant, or the material from its trunk.
flower
The colourful bloom of a plant.
lake
A large body of water surrounded by land.
sea
A large body of salt water.
animal
A living organism that feeds on organic matter.
bird
A warm-blooded vertebrate with feathers and wings.
season
One of the four divisions of the year.
body
The physical structure of a person or animal.
head
The upper part of the body containing the brain and face.
face
The front part of the head.
eye
The organ of sight.
hand
The end part of the arm used for grasping.
foot / leg
The lower extremity of the body used for standing and walking.
heart
The organ that pumps blood through the body.
health
The state of being free from illness or injury.
illness / disease
A condition of the body causing discomfort or pain.
doctor
A person who is qualified to practice medicine.
medicine / medication
A substance used to treat or prevent illness.
pain
A highly unpleasant physical sensation.
tired
In need of rest or sleep.
sleep
A natural state of rest in which consciousness is suspended.
sport / exercise
Physical activity done for fitness or competition.
smile
A facial expression showing happiness or friendliness.
work / job
Activity involving mental or physical effort done to achieve a result.
office
A room or building used for professional work.
company / firm
A business organisation.
money
A medium of exchange in the form of coins or banknotes.
salary / payment
Regular payment received for employment.
meeting / discussion
A gathering of people for discussion or negotiation.
contract
A legally binding written agreement.
client / customer
A person who uses the services of a business.
project
A planned piece of work with a specific goal.
An electronic message sent over the internet.
telephone / phone
A device used for voice communication.
business / deal / shop
Commercial activity or a commercial establishment.
bank
A financial institution that accepts deposits and lends money.
computer
An electronic device for processing and storing data.
teacher
A person who teaches, especially in a school.
engineer
A person who designs or builds engines or structures.
culture
The ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a group.
tradition
A custom or belief passed down through generations.
celebration / holiday / feast
A day or period of celebration.
music
The art of arranging sounds to create a pleasing effect.
dance
The movement of the body in rhythm to music.
art
The expression of human creativity and imagination.
football / soccer
A game played with a round ball between two teams of eleven.
religion
A belief system involving worship of a higher power.
history
The study of past events.
politics
Activities associated with governance and public affairs.
society
People living together in an organised community.
freedom / liberty / holiday
The power to act as one wishes, or a period of leave.
science
The systematic study of the natural world through observation.
technology
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
newspaper
A printed publication containing news and information.
book
A written or printed work of pages bound together.
goes / is going
To move from one place to another.
comes
To move toward the speaker or a specific place.
is / there is
The existential verb meaning "to be" or "to exist".
eats
To consume food.
drinks
To take liquid into the mouth and swallow.
speaks / talks
To say words aloud to communicate.
understands
To grasp the meaning of something.
knows / can
To have knowledge of something or be able to do something.
wants
To have a desire for something.
likes / loves
To feel affection or enjoyment for someone or something.
works
To engage in activity to accomplish a task.
studies / learns
To acquire knowledge or skill through study.
reads
To look at and comprehend written words.
writes
To put letters or words on a surface with a pen or keyboard.
sees
To perceive with the eyes.
hears
To perceive sound with the ears.
cooks
To prepare food by applying heat.
gives
To freely transfer something to someone.
takes / buys
To take hold of something or to purchase.
gets / receives
To come to have something given or sent.
does / makes
To perform an action or create something.
searches / looks for / earns
To look for something or to earn money.
finds
To discover something by searching.
waits
To stay in expectation of something.
good
Having the required qualities; of a high standard.
bad
Having poor qualities; not as expected.
beautiful / nice
Pleasing to the senses; attractive.
ugly
Unpleasant to look at; not attractive.
big / large / great
Of considerable size or extent.
small / little
Of a size below the average.
fast / quick
Moving or capable of moving at high speed.
slow
Not moving quickly; taking a long time.
new
Not existing before; recently made or discovered.
old
Having lived or existed for a long time.
cold
Having a low temperature.
warm / hot
Having a high temperature; giving out heat.
interesting
Arousing curiosity or attention.
important
Of great significance or value.
heavy / difficult
Weighing a lot, or hard to do.
light / easy
Not heavy; not difficult to do.
expensive / dear
Costing a lot of money; also used as a term of endearment.
cheap / inexpensive
Costing little money; low in price.
who
Used to ask about a person.
what
Used to ask about a thing or situation.
where
Used to ask about a place or position.
where to
Used to ask about the destination of motion.
when
Used to ask about time.
why
Used to ask for a reason or explanation.
how
Used to ask about the manner or method.
how much / how many
Used to ask about quantity.
which
Used to ask for a choice among alternatives.
what kind of / what is it like
Used to ask about the nature or quality of something.
how many times
Used to ask about the frequency of an action.
where from
Used to ask about the origin or source of movement.
home
The place where one lives.
room
A space within a building enclosed by walls.
clothes / dress
Garments worn on the body.
shoe
A covering for the foot.
wallet
A small flat case for carrying money and cards.
key
A small metal instrument used to open a lock.
table
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs.
chair
A separate seat for one person.
bed
A piece of furniture used for sleeping.
toothbrush
A small brush used for cleaning teeth.
soap
A substance used for washing.
post office / mail
A place or service for sending letters and parcels.
letter / leaf
A written message sent to someone, or a leaf of a plant.
shopping
The action of buying goods from shops.
washing up / dishwashing
The act of washing dishes and utensils.
cleaning
The act of making a place clean and tidy.
happiness
The state of feeling pleasure and contentment.
sadness
The feeling of being unhappy or sorrowful.
love (romantic)
A deep romantic affection for someone.
anger
A strong feeling of annoyance or displeasure.
fear
An unpleasant emotion caused by threat or danger.
surprise
An unexpected event or feeling.
hope
A feeling that something good will happen.
pride
A feeling of deep pleasure from achievements.
envy / jealousy
A feeling of discontented longing for another's possessions.
boredom
The state of feeling weary from lack of interest.
excitement
A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.
trust / confidence
Firm belief in the reliability or truth of someone.
wonder / amazement
A feeling of great admiration or astonishment.
calmness / peace
A state of being free from disturbance or agitation.
colour
The property of an object depending on how it reflects light.
red
The colour of blood or a ripe tomato.
blue
The colour of the sky or the sea.
green
The colour of grass or leaves.
white
The colour of snow or milk.
black
The darkest colour, the opposite of white.
counts / calculates
To determine a number or amount by arithmetic.
opens
To move a door or lid so as to allow access.
closes / locks
To move a door or lid to block access.
sings
To make musical sounds with the voice.