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Often overshadowed by the Voynich Manuscript, the Rohonc Codex involves a mysterious book found in Hungary containing nearly 800 distinct characters—far too many for a standard alphabet. While historically dismissed…
In English, "I see a dog" and "I see the dog" use the same verb form, but in Hungarian, the verb itself changes based on whether the object is specific…
Hungarian is a typographic rarity, distinguishing itself as one of the only languages to utilize the "double acute" accent (ő, ű). This diacritic, jokingly dubbed the "Hungarumlaut", serves a vital…
Hungarian stands as a unique "linguistic island" in Central Europe, completely unrelated to its Slavic and Germanic neighbors. This article traces the fascinating journey of the Magyar language back to…
Ready to move beyond the textbook and discover how Hungarians really speak? This guide dives into the funny, weird, and wonderful world of untranslatable idioms and essential slang. Learning these…
Did you know the ballpoint pen on your desk, the BASIC code that launched the PC revolution, and even Microsoft Word have Hungarian roots? This post moves beyond goulash and…
Explore the beauty of Hungarian, a language that builds incredibly long words by 'gluing' suffixes together in a process called agglutination. We deconstruct the infamous word 'megszentségteleníthetetlenségeskedéseitekért' to reveal the…
Introduction The Old Hungarian script, often termed as “runic” due to its superficial resemblance to the Germanic runes, offers a fascinating insight into the early...
Learning a new language always brings about a sense of adventure, introducing the learner to a new culture and way of thinking. However, some languages...
For those eager to get immersed in the charm of Hungarian literature, finding approachable books as a language learner might seem like a daunting task....