Hungarian · Numbers & Time
Perc
minute
Beginnernoun
Definition
A unit of time equal to sixty seconds.
Example
Öt perc alatt odaérek.
I will get there in five minutes.
Etymology
'Perc' is derived from the Latin 'pars minuta secundae', which means a small part of a second, reflecting the influence of Latin on Hungarian terminology related to time.
How & Where It’s Used
'Perc' is used across spoken and written contexts in both formal and informal language, maintaining consistency throughout various regions.