Language/Hungarian/Vocabulary/Body
Hi Hungarian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the most important Hungarian words related to the body. Knowing these words will help you to communicate better and understand conversations in Hungarian.
Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Animals, Hungarian Vocabulary → Basic Hungarian vocabulary → Food and ..., Drinks & Common Hobbies.
Body Parts[edit | edit source]
The following table contains the most common Hungarian words related to body parts.
| Hungarian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| fej | [ˈfɛj] | head |
| szem | [ˈsɛm] | eye |
| orr | [ˈorr] | nose |
| fül | [ˈfyːl] | ear |
| ajkak | [ˈaːjkɒk] | lips |
Metaphors and analogies can be very helpful when learning a language. For example, you can think of the Hungarian word for "ear" (fül) as a "funnel" (in Hungarian, the letter "ü" is pronounced like the "u" in "funnel").
Verbs[edit | edit source]
The following table contains the most common Hungarian verbs related to body parts.
| Hungarian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| lát | [ˈlaːt] | to see |
| hall | [ˈhɒll] | to hear |
| érez | [ˈeːrɛz] | to feel |
| szagol | [ˈsɒgɒl] | to smell |
| nyúl | [ˈnyuːl] | to touch |
For example, if you want to say "I can see", you would say "Látok" (pronounced [ˈlaːtɒk]).
Practice[edit | edit source]
To improve your Hungarian Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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