Hungarian · Body & Health
Kéz
hand
Beginnernoun
Definition
The end part of the arm used for grasping.
Example
Mossál kezet étkezés előtt.
Wash your hands before eating.
Etymology
'Kéz' traces back to the Proto-Uralic *ką̈tsä, referring to 'hand.' Its usage in Hungarian has retained the meaning associated with limbs or grasping.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kéz' is frequently utilized in both spoken and written contexts. It fits in both formal descriptions and casual conversations with no notable regional variations.
Literary Heritage
The term appears in various phrases, such as 'Két kéz dolgozik, egy kéz elvégzi,' meaning 'Two hands work, one hand finishes.'