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With these words and phrases, you will be able to communicate in basic Hungarian and navigate the transportation system, making your trip to Hungary more enjoyable. | With these words and phrases, you will be able to communicate in basic Hungarian and navigate the transportation system, making your trip to Hungary more enjoyable. | ||
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* [https://www.hungarianpod101.com/blog/2019/11/21/hungarian-travel-phrases/ HungarianPod101's Essential Hungarian Travel Phrase Guide] | |||
* [https://travellingsunglasses.com/useful-hungarian-phrases/ Basic and useful Hungarian phrases for a trip to Budapest ...] | |||
* [https://forvo.com/guides/useful_phrases_in_hungarian/places/ Place vocabulary in Hungarian] | |||
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Revision as of 13:30, 12 March 2023
As a Hungarian language teacher for over 20 years, I believe that learning travel and transportation vocabulary is essential for any beginner student. It allows them to navigate transportation systems, ask for directions, and communicate with locals. In this lesson, we will explore the basic Hungarian vocabulary related to travel and transportation.
Transportation
Hungary has a well-developed public transportation system, with options for buses, trams, metros, trolleys, and trains. Here are some useful Hungarian words to help you navigate the system.
Public transportation
- autóbusz - bus
- troli - trolleybus
- villamos - tram
- metró - metro/subway
- jegy - ticket
- bérlet - pass
- érvényesítő - ticket validator
- megálló - stop
- végállomás - final stop
- menetrend - timetable
- irány - direction
- átszállás - transfer/change
- utas - passenger
- megtelt - full (for public transportation)
Train travel
If you're planning to travel around Hungary by train, these Hungarian words will come in handy:
- vonat - train
- menetrend - timetable
- jegy - ticket
- bérlet - pass
- foglalás - reservation
- kocsi - coach/carriage
- ülőhely - seat
- matrica - sticker (needed for certain trains)
- mozgássérült - disabled (for seats)
At the airport
If you're traveling to Hungary by plane, you will probably land at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Here are some Hungarian words and phrases that will help you navigate the airport:
- repülőtér - airport
- érkezés - arrival
- indulás - departure
- járat - flight
- beszállókártya - boarding pass
- poggyász - luggage
- poggyászmegőrző - left luggage office
- pénzváltó - currency exchange
- információ - information
- parkoló - parking
- taxi - taxi
Useful phrases
In Hungary, it's always helpful to know some basic phrases when traveling. Here are some essential ones:
- Jó napot! - Good day!
- Viszlát! - Goodbye!
- Köszönöm! - Thank you!
- Elnézést! - Excuse me!
- Beszélsz angolul? - Do you speak English?
- Hol van a...? - Where is the...?
- Mennyibe kerül? - How much does it cost?
- Segítség! - Help!
- Nem értem. - I don't understand.
- Beszél magyarul? - Do you speak Hungarian?
With these words and phrases, you will be able to communicate in basic Hungarian and navigate the transportation system, making your trip to Hungary more enjoyable.
Sources
- HungarianPod101's Essential Hungarian Travel Phrase Guide
- Basic and useful Hungarian phrases for a trip to Budapest ...
- Place vocabulary in Hungarian
Related Lessons
- Hobbies and leisure activities
- Health
- Food
- How to write a letter
- Emergency
- Shopping
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Art and architecture
- Question words
- Numbers and telling time