Hungarian · Nature & Environment

Hold

moon

Beginnernoun

Definition

The natural satellite of the Earth visible at night.

Example

Telihold van ma este.

There is a full moon tonight.

Etymology

'Hold' comes from the Old Hungarian word 'hold', related to the Proto-Uralic term for the moon. This term reflects a rich connection to celestial bodies in Hungarian culture.

How & Where It’s Used

'Hold' is frequently used in both informal conversations and literary works, applicable in discussions about nature and time. It is understood uniformly across Hungary.

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