Hungarian · Numbers & Time
Tegnap
yesterday
Beginneradverb
Definition
Referring to the day before today.
Example
Tegnap moziba mentem.
I went to the cinema yesterday.
Etymology
'Tegnap' comes from Old Hungarian, combining 'te' (your) and 'nap' (day), signifying the day before today and highlighting Hungarian's unique perspective on temporality.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tegnap' is used in both spoken and literary contexts, fitting into various registers, and remains consistent across different regions of Hungary.