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Vonat

train

Beginnernoun

Definition

A series of railway carriages pulled by a locomotive.

Example

Vonattal utazom Bécsbe.

I travel to Vienna by train.

Etymology

'Vonat' is derived from the verb 'vonni', meaning 'to pull' or 'to draw', referring to how trains operate. It has traditionally represented rail travel in Hungary.

How & Where It’s Used

'Vonat' is used in both formal and informal contexts, frequently in discussions about travel and transportation, recognized across all regions of Hungary.

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