Hungarian · Body & Health

Láb

foot / leg

Beginnernoun

Definition

The lower extremity of the body used for standing and walking.

Example

Fáj a lábam, sokat sétáltam.

My leg hurts, I walked a lot.

Etymology

'Láb' is derived from Proto-Uralic *ląbi, meaning 'foot' or 'leg.' The term has maintained its original meaning throughout the linguistics of Hungarian.

How & Where It’s Used

'Láb' is used in both spoken and written forms, commonly in informal conversations. Its meaning remains consistent across Hungary.

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