Magyarország
[ˈmɒɟɒrorsaːɡ]
Magyarország is the Hungarian word for Hungary.
Magyarország refers to the country of Hungary.
Meaning: the country (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name is a compound of Magyar, meaning a Hungarian person or the Hungarian language and ország, meaning country.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Hungarian, suffixes are added to the name to indicate direction and location. To say you are in Hungary, use Magyarországon. To express movement to Hungary, use Magyarországra and to express movement from Hungary, use Magyarországról.
Did you know?
- Hungarian is not related to the languages of its neighbors, such as Slavic or Germanic tongues. It belongs to the Uralic family, making it a linguistic island in Central Europe.
- While the English name 'Hungary' likely comes from the Bulgar-Turkic word 'Onogur', the native name Magyarország is entirely unrelated to it. It identifies the nation through its own specific ethnic identity.
- Because 'Magyarország' is a compound of 'Magyar' and 'ország', the word 'ország' (country) appears in many other Hungarian words, such as 'országőr' meaning 'national guard'.
Examples in context
- Mária járt már Magyarországon.Mari has been in Hungary.This sentence shows how to express having been in the country using Magyarország.Tatoeba #8187177 by Pandaa, translation #32341 by CN
- Soha nem voltam Magyarországon.I've never been to Hungary.This sentence uses Magyarország to say one has never been to the country.Tatoeba #10714187 by maaster, translation #10713525 by shekitten
- Magyarországon sok eszperantista él.Many esperantists live in Hungary.This sentence demonstrates the use of Magyarország when describing people living in the country.Tatoeba #9472108 by maaster, translation #4857251 by Muelisto
- Magyar vagyokI am Hungarian
- 43 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Zsófia and László are talking about their travel plans.
- ZsófiaMagyarország nagyon szép ország.Hungary is a very beautiful country.
- LászlóIgen, én is nagyon szeretem Magyarországot.Yes, I love Hungary very much too.
- ZsófiaMikor látogatod meg újra Magyarországot?When will you visit Hungary again?
- LászlóTalán jövő ősszel.Maybe next autumn.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hungary” translations and entries Magyarország, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Magyarország, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
