Hunglish.org"Időmilliomos" (lit. "time millionaire") is a uniquely Hungarian concept that it anathema to Americans who believe time equals money. Plus, maybe it's supposed to be ironic.
Written by Scott Savoie
One of my favorite Hungarian concepts is that of the „time millionaire.”
I was of course familiar with the concept of „time being money.” Americans are about as keen on wasting time as they are about wasting money; this makes Americans seem hurried to most of the world and this is even before they get jacked up on esspresso.
Time takes on a different meaning as one approaches the equator. And on islands.
In warm climates (and on islands), time passes more slowly and people seem to do things in a more relaxed manner. This is because factors like the sun and winds and tides and storms that affect transportation and communication and travel aren’t influenced by the ravings of city dwellers.
Things happen when they happen or, sometimes, not at all.
I had never conceived of being „rich” with time until I got to Hungary.
It *had* occured to me that, when I worked a lot I had money but no time and when I was unemployed I had time but no money. When I have time on my hands and no income, I considered myself broke: Not so for the usually pessimistic Hungarians. In their estimation, they are rich with possibilities.
Or is it sarcasm?