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Hungarian Vocabulary → Basic Hungarian vocabulary → Family and relationships

As a Hungarian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to the basic vocabulary for family and relationships in Hungarian.

Hungarian family structure

The Hungarian family structure is similar to the traditional nuclear family model, with a mother, father, and children living together in one household.

However, it is also common for extended family members to live nearby and to have frequent gatherings and meals together. Family is an essential part of Hungarian culture, and it plays an important role in socializing children and maintaining close relationships throughout life.

Now, let's dive into the essential words for family and relationships in Hungarian:

Hungarian vocabulary for family members

The following table lists the basic vocabulary for family members in Hungarian:

Hungarian	Pronunciation	English Translation
apa	[ˈɒpɒ]	father
anya	[ˈɒɲɒ]	mother
fia	[ˈfiɒ]	son
lánya	[ˈlaːɲɒ]	daughter
nagyapa	[ˈnɒɟɒpɒ]	grandfather
nagymama	[ˈnɒɟmɒmɒ]	grandmother
fiútestvér	[ˈfijuːtɛstveːr]	brother
lánytestvér	[ˈlaːɲtɛstveːr]	sister

Some additional family-related words you might encounter include:

• unoka (grandchild)
• nagybácsi (uncle)
• nagynéni (aunt)
• sógor (brother-in-law)
• anyós (mother-in-law)

Hungarian vocabulary for romantic relationships

If you are exploring romantic relationships in Hungary, you will find the following words helpful:

Hungarian	Pronunciation	English Translation
barát	[ˈbɒraːt]	boyfriend
barátnő	[ˈbɒraːtɲøː]	girlfriend
pár	[paːr]	partner
menyasszony	[ˈmɛɲɒssoɲ]	fiancée
vőlegény	[ˈvøːlɛɟeːɲ]	fiancé
feleség	[ˈfɛlɛʃeːɡ]	wife
férj	[ˈfeːrj]	husband

Hungarian vocabulary for friends

Finally, it's always helpful to have some words to describe your relationships with friends. In Hungarian, you can use the following words:

• barát (friend, masculine)
• barátnő (friend, feminine)
• jó barát (close friend)
• ismerős (acquaintance)
• társaság (group of friends)

In conclusion, the Hungarian language has a rich vocabulary to describe family and relationships, which reflects the importance of these concepts in Hungarian culture. By understanding these words and using them in context, you will be able to connect more meaningfully with Hungarian speakers and deepen your knowledge of the language.

I hope you found this lesson helpful! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.

Sources

• Learn How to Talk About Your Family in Hungarian
• Hungarian language - Wikipedia
• Family words in Hungarian
• I understand that the Hungarian and Finnish languages are related ...

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

• Business and work
• Art and architecture
• Introduce yourself
• Love
• Drinks
• Animals
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Farewell
• Geography