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Hónap

month

Beginnernoun

Definition

One of the twelve divisions of the calendar year.

Example

Jövő hónapban utazunk.

We are traveling next month.

Etymology

'Hónap' comes from the Proto-Finno-Ugric *kuukausi, meaning month, showing its roots in natural cycles and the historical development of timekeeping.

How & Where It’s Used

'Hónap' appears in both formal and informal contexts, whether spoken or written, and exhibits no major regional variations.

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