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Why are English-language expressions related to romantic relationships so damn complicated? Is this why there are so many breakups and breakdowns in intercultural relationships? » Does Not Translate: Jaj!
Jaj: It's a simple, all-purpose monosyllable in Hungarian. But how do you translate it...? » Does not translate: kiskapu
How does one enter Budapest via car? Well, start looking for a "kiskapu"... » Google translates
Our writer has some fun with Google translate, merrily mangling Hungarian on the way. » On becoming Hungarian
Is it true that the amount one enjoys Hungary is inversely proportional to the amount of Hungarian that one speaks or is it just wintertime? » Does not translate: időmilliomos
"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. » Hungarian is hard (and it's partially Ferenc Kazinczy’s fault)
Ferenc Kazinczy was a man of letters credited with simplifying and standardizing the Hungarian language; so how come it's still so difficult? » Hungarian is hard, part 2 (or learning "ki" words, part one)
What is all the fuss with "ki" in the Hungarian language, it pops up everywhere yet means any number of things. Learning Hungarian may not be very easy after all. » Basic Hungarian Lingo
Learn a few Hungarian words and phrases to get by. It's basic Hungarian for all you beginners. » Hungarian is hard: Part one
Hungarian is a wonderful, crazy, flexible, bewildering, interesting, incomprehensible and perfectly learnable ... if you've got a few centuries. » Does Not Translate: Csipa
What the hell is the word for that dried-out crusty stuff in your eyes when you wake up? An easy-to-say convenient term for it exists in Hungarian! » Holy Sitt, Batman, that word is almost the same!
In his continuing quest to understand the strange and exotic language Hungarian, resident expat Scott Savoie happens upon a word he quite likes: "Sitt," roughly meaning "useless stuff that results from refurbishing a flat." » Language Schools in Budapest
Want to learn Hungarian? Whether you want a basic understanding of Hungarian or you to plow forward with gusto and learn it all, here are a few places in Budapest to start you on your quest to learn the Hungarian language. » You Say Goodbye, I Say Hállo
What's weird about greetings in the Hungarian language as oppossed to the English? Let me tell you then what it's all about. » Talking and Not Talking
When trying to learn a new language, take into consideration the fact that most people who are speaking the same language often don't understand each other either, so try not to be too hard on yourself.