28 Resources to Learn Hungarian for Free
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My master list of Hungarian content
More links!
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Hungarian Reference
Hungarian grammar clearly explained.
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Węgiersko-polski słownik
A Polish-Hungarian dictionary.
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Węgierskie podstawy podstaw
A great Facebook page with lots of grammar and vocabulary resources.
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Węgierska Randka
Exhaustively explained Hungarian pronunciation.
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TheVR Streamek
Pretty good quality gaming videos.
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TED Talks - Hungarian
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Tanár Úr
Gaming and just chatting.
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szotar.net
A dictionary (HU <> EN, ES, FR, IT, DE, NL, RU, ZH, SL). Requires a free account (although there's also a paid version with more functionalities). Also available as an app.
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Sziasztok!
A Facebook group.
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Olvasni Jo!
Some Hungarian story tales, poems and the like.
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Olga Lengyel
A Pole's Youtube channel, in Hungarian (with occassional Polish subtitles).
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MEK
Free books. Mostly older ones. Sorted by most popular. Like a Hungarian Project Gutenberg.
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MediaKlikk
Public TV ( M1-M5, Duna, Duna World) and radio. Movies and series (usally only available for a limited time after the release).
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Magyar
A Spotify playlist with Hungarian music.
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Learn Hungarian Playlist
Youtube video lessons.
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Hungarize
Mini lessons on Facebook and Instagram.
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HungarianPod101
Podcasts and more.
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Hungarian with Sziszi
Native speaker's Youtube channel for Hungarian learners.
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Hungarian Project
Good grammar videos.
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Hungarian Lesson with Zsuzsi
Native speaker's Youtube channel for Hungarian learners.
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Hungarian Language
A Wikipedia page about the Hungarian language - useful grammar info.
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Hogyan működik?
Short science videos.
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Hangoskönyv
A huge collection on youtube - by huge I mean there are playlists here with 100s of books.
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Easy Hungarian Bits
Vocabulary and short phrases on Instagram.
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e-Bratanki
One of the best Polish-Hungarian dictionaries.
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Cooljungator - Hungarian
Verb conjungation tool.
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Comics in Hungarian
Free comics in Hungarian.
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About the Hungarian Language
The Hungarian language, known as Magyar, is a unique and fascinating language with a rich history and distinct features. It is the official language of Hungary and holds a significant place in Hungarian culture and identity.
There are approximately 13 million speakers of the Hungarian language worldwide. The majority of speakers reside in Hungary, where Hungarian is the native language. However, there are also significant Hungarian-speaking communities in neighboring countries such as Romania, Slovakia, Serbia, Ukraine, and Austria.
Hungarian belongs to the Uralic language family, which is distinct from the Indo-European languages spoken in most of Europe. It shares some similarities with Finnish and Estonian, as they are part of the same language family.
One interesting aspect of the Hungarian language is its complex grammar. It has a rich system of noun cases and verb conjugations, which can be challenging for learners. Additionally, Hungarian is known for its vowel harmony, where vowels within a word must match in terms of front or back articulation.
Hungarian has a long literary tradition, with notable works from celebrated Hungarian writers such as Sándor Márai and Imre Kertész. Hungarian folk music and dance are also an integral part of Hungarian culture.
Exploring the Hungarian language offers a unique linguistic and cultural experience. It allows individuals to delve into the rich history, traditions, and folklore of Hungary, and opens doors to connect with Hungarian communities across the globe.
