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As a Hungarian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to teach you the next topic in our "Complete 0 to A1 Hungarian Course": Relationships. In this lesson, you will learn the Hungarian words for different types of relationships, such as "friend," "colleague," and "partner," and practice using these words in various contexts. Let's get started!
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Common Words for Relationships
Here are some of the most common words used for relationships in Hungarian:
| Hungarian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| barát/barátnő | bɑraːt/bɑraːtnøː | friend (male/female) |
| kolléga | kolleːɡɑ | colleague (male/female) |
| partner | pɑrtnɛr | partner (male/female) |
| barátkozós | bɑraːtkoz̩oʃ | friendly (adjective) |
| csapattárs | tʃɑpɑttaːrʃ | teammate (male/female) |
| rokon | rokon | relative (male/female) |
| feleség | fɛlɛʃeːɡ | wife |
| férj | feːrj | husband |
| nagybáty | nɑɟbɑci | uncle |
| nagynéni | nɑɟneːni | aunt |
| testvér | tɛstveːr | sibling (male/female) |
It's important to note that, in Hungarian, there are different words for the English word "friend," depending on the level of intimacy. For example, "barát" is used for close friends, while "ismerős" is used for acquaintances.
Additionally, note that Hungarian has grammatical gender, which means that some words take different forms depending on whether they refer to a male or female person. For example, "barátnő" is the female form of "barát," and "csapattársnő" is the female form of "csapattárs."
Using Words for Relationships in Context
To practice using these words in context, let's take a look at some example sentences:
- "A kollégáim kedvesek és barátkozósak." (My colleagues are kind and friendly.)
- "A feleségem nagyon okos és szép." (My wife is very smart and beautiful.)
- "A nagybátyám szereti az állatokat." (My uncle likes animals.)
You can also use possessive pronouns to express relationships:
- "Az én barátaim mérnökök." (My friends are engineers.)
- "Az én testvérem tanár." (My sibling is a teacher.)
Culturally Specific Vocabulary
In Hungarian, some words for relationships have specific cultural connotations. For example, there is a specific word for a "godparent" or "krisztátváltó": "keresztapa" for a male godfather and "keresztanya" for a female godmother. In Hungary, being a godparent is an important role, and there are even special gifts given during holidays to honor godparents.
Another culturally specific word is "öregember" or "öregasszony," which mean "old man" or "old woman" respectively. These words are used as terms of respect for elderly people, or for someone who is not actually a grandparent but is treated as one.
Conclusion
Learning the words for different relationships is an important part of learning any language. By practicing Hungarian vocabulary related to friendships, work relationships, and familial connections, you will be better equipped to communicate with native Hungarian speakers. Keep practicing and building your vocabulary, and soon you'll be speaking Hungarian like a pro!
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Sources
- 30+ Phrases to Express Your Love in Hungarian
- Forty words of love in Hungarian | Family | The Guardian
- Hungarian language - Wikipedia
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