Lesson 6 presents some very useful phrases for the traveler to Hungary! Have a listen and try to memorize as much as possible. This lesson’s dialogue isn’t as long as in previous lessons, so it shouldn’t be that hard to memorize it all. We also discuss some Easter traditions in Hungary, and present the winner […]
Archives for March 2008
Happy Easter! – Kellemes Húsvéti Ünnepeket!
Happy Easter, everyone! Easter in Hungary is a two-day affair, comprising both Sunday and Monday, with the latter an official holiday. Easter Monday is also when some people observe the Hungarian tradition of “locsolkodás,” or “sprinkling.” According to custom, men sprinkle water or cologne on women they know, starting from dawn on Easter Monday. Typically […]
New page: Language learning resources
Hey folks, Have a look at our new page of Hungarian language learning resources, which you can find by clicking on the link at the top of the page. You can also purchase every resource listed through the links on the page. Also, please share with us if there are any learning materials that you’ve […]
Rolling “r” rhyme
Inspired by an email by listener Kathy and mentioned in the last lesson, here is the short rhyme that Hungarians use to practice rolling their “r” sound: Répa, retek, mogyoró, korán reggel ritkán rikkant a rigó. Carrot, radish, hazelnut, The blackbird rarely chirps in the early morning. Although the version Kathy mentioned was slightly different: […]
Lesson 5 – I’d like a mineral water
Lesson 5 shows us a conversation between Ági, a customer, and a waiter. Ági just wants a drink, but has a hard time getting one! Please see below for the dialogue and vocabulary for Lesson 5 below. Try your best to learn all of the new expressions, and see if you can memorize the dialogue […]
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