Hungarian · Numbers & Time

Év

year

Beginnernoun

Definition

A period of 365 days or twelve months.

Example

Az idei év nagyon gyors volt.

This year went by very fast.

Etymology

'Év' likely derives from the Proto-Finno-Ugric *aasta, indicating a deep-rooted connection to cycles of nature and the agricultural calendar.

How & Where It’s Used

'Év' is frequently used in various contexts, both in spoken and written language, suitable for all registers and consistent across regions.

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