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Hungarian Vocabulary → Intermediate Hungarian vocabulary → Politics and government

As a Hungarian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I understand the importance of learning not only basic vocabulary but also more advanced vocabulary related to politics and government in Hungarian. Whether you're visiting Hungary for business, studying abroad, or just interested in Hungarian culture, knowing these words and phrases will make it easier for you to understand the news, participate in discussions, and navigate the political landscape.

To start, let's review some basic vocabulary related to politics:

Political Systems

• Nemzetállam - nation-state
• Köztársaság - republic
• Monarchia - monarchy
• Szövetségi állam - federal state
• Jogállam - constitutional state
• Parlament - parliament
• Demokrácia - democracy
• Koalíció - coalition
• Opozíció - opposition
• Kormány - government
• Ellenőrző hatalom - checks and balances
• Állampolgárság - citizenship

Elections

• Szavazás - vote
• Választások - elections
• Párt - party
• Előválasztás - primary
• Jelölt - candidate
• Választó - voter
• Mandátum - mandate
• Győzelem - victory
• Vereség - defeat

Public Policy

• Adó - tax
• Gazdasági növekedés - economic growth
• Hátrányos helyzetűek - disadvantaged people
• Foglalkoztatottság - employment
• Környezetvédelem - environmental protection
• Egészségügyi ellátás - healthcare
• Oktatás - education
• Szociális biztonság - social security
• Közlekedés - transportation
• Kulturális örökség - cultural heritage

It's important to note that Hungarian political vocabulary can be quite complex, with many practical examples changing based on the political context in the country at the moment. Additionally, it's a good idea to become familiar with the names of political parties in Hungary, as they frequently appear in news and media discourse.

Hungarian Political Parties

Hungarian	Pronunciation	English Translation
Fidesz	/'fidɛs/	Civic Alliance
Jobbik	/'jobbik/	The Right
MSZP	/'ɛmɛs'zep/	Hungarian Socialist Party
DK	/'de.kɔ/	Democratic Coalition
LMP	/'ɛl.ɛm.pe/	Politics Can Be Different
Momentum	/mo'mɛn'tum/	Momentum Movement
Mi Hazánk	/mi 'hɑza̋nk/	Our Homeland Movement
Együtt-PM	/ɛd͡ʒyut.pɛ.ɛm/	Together 2014-PM

By learning these words and phrases, you'll be better equipped to engage in political discussions, follow the news in Hungary, and understand the policies and decisions affecting the nation. It's also worth noting that many government websites and documents are only available in Hungarian, so having a grasp of political vocabulary is essential for navigating bureaucratic procedures and policies.

Sources

• Politics of Hungary
• List of political parties in Hungary

Table of Contents - Hungarian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Pronouns and Verb Conjugation

• Personal Pronouns
• Present Tense Verb Conjugation

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Telling Time

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Questions and Negation

• Asking Questions
• Negation

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Adverbs of Time and Frequency

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods and Drinks
• Ordering at a Restaurant

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Prepositions and Location

• Common Prepositions
• Expressing Location

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Hungarian Customs and Traditions

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Traditional Foods

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Possessive Pronouns and Plurals

• Possessive Pronouns
• Forming Plurals

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Hobbies and Leisure Activities

• Common Hobbies
• Discussing Interests

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Hungarian History and Geography

• Important Historical Events
• Geography of Hungary

Related Lessons

• Days of the Week
• Greetings
• Fruits
• Countries
• How to say Good Bye?
• Food
• Shopping
• Family and relationships
• Introduce yourself
• Asking for directions