Magyar Meaning in English

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US

ˈmæɡˌjɑɹ

MAG-yar

UK

ˈmæɡ.jɑː

MAG-yah

Definition

‘Magyar’ refers to a person from Hungary or the Hungarian language. It can be used for both the nationality and the language.

Usage & Nuances

Usually written with a capital 'M'. In English, 'Magyar' is more formal or specific than the usual 'Hungarian'. Used in historical, linguistic, or cultural contexts. As an adjective, can describe the people or the language.

• Spanish: húngaro - húngara
• Portuguese (BR): húngaro - húngara
• Portuguese (PT): húngaro - húngara
• Chinese (Simplified): 匈牙利人 - 匈牙利语
• Chinese (Traditional): 匈牙利人 - 匈牙利語
• Hindi: हंगेरियन - हंगरी भाषा
• Arabic: مجري - اللغة المجرية
• Bengali: মজার (হাঙ্গেরীয়) - মজার ভাষা
• Russian: мадьяр - венгерский (язык/народ)
• Japanese: マジャル人 - マジャル語
• Vietnamese: Magyar (người Hungary) - tiếng Magyar
• Korean: 마자르족 - 마자르어
• Turkish: Macar - Macarca
• Urdu: مجار (قوم) - مجاری زبان
• Indonesian: Magyar (orang Hungaria) - bahasa Magyar

Example Sentences

The Magyar people live in Hungary.

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She speaks Magyar fluently.

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I want to learn the Magyar language.

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Many Magyar traditions are unique to Hungary.

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The Magyar alphabet looks very different from English.

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Have you ever tried Hungarian food at a Magyar festival?

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