The English Language

Borrowed Words From
Hungarian

6 Words Listed


Hungarian Language Notes

Hungarian is an Uralic language spoken in Hungary and the region of Transylvania in Romania.


WordMeaningNotes
biro   UK word for ball-point pen; named after its inventor.
coach   Named after its town of origin.
goulash herdsman A type of stew (eaten by herdsmen).
Hussar   Light cavalry soldier.
paprika   A spice.
sabre   From "szablya", a type of sword.

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