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Gyerek

child

Beginnernoun

Definition

A young person, a boy or girl.

Example

A gyerekek a parkban játszanak.

The children are playing in the park.

Etymology

'Gyerek' comes from the Old Hungarian term 'gyerke', which is rooted in Proto-Uralic language. It has historically been used to denote a young child.

How & Where It’s Used

'Gyerek' is used informally in everyday conversation. It is appropriate for all ages and contexts, though it is less common in formal writing.

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