Hungarian-English/English-Hungarian Dictionary & Phrasebook Hungarian-English/English-Hungarian Dictionary & Phrasebook

by Judit Hajnal Ward

Book Overview

Hungarian is spoken by approximately ten million people in Hungary and by an additional three million people throughout Eastern Europe, the United States and elsewhere in the world. Hungary, and particularly Budapest, is rapidly becoming one of the most popular destinations for travelers. This dictionary and phrasebook offers the essential vocabulary that English speakers will need while visiting some of Hungary's 1000 hot springs and 1500 castles...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0781809193
• ISBN13: 9780781809191
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books
• Length: 175 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 3.8" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Fabulous

Hungarian is so different from romance languages and English that one finds oneself literally out in the cold when listening to even the most basic conversation in Magyar. But on my next Hungarian sojourn, I will definitely bring it along. An uneducated English speaker might think the commonly used Magyar word "jo," for example, to mean "I," or yes. It's neither. Yes is "igen," and "jo" means "good." So when you hear someone saying "Jo, jo, jo, jo," which is also very common in Hungarian exchanges, you'll at least understand that the people approve of whatever it is they are talking about. This slim 148-page book contains a pronunciation guide and a short discussion of complex Magyar grammar, as well as a 40-page dictionary containing the most commonly used Hungarian words and a 70-page phrasebook, divided according to topics, i.e. transportation, personal data, hotels, restaurants, and the like. I believe this neat little volume (less wide than Zagat's), could have been a lifesaver on my last trip to Hungary's gorgeous countryside. To be sure, next time I will not "leave home without it." Highly recommended, especially at the amazingly low "used" prices.

Hungarian-English/English-Hungarian Dictionary and Phrasebook (Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebooks

Excellent! Perfect for the Hungarian speaker who wants to learn, or refresh their language skills, especially while using the Hungarian TV shows online. This book is great for easy quick reference.

It helps when off the beaten (Anglophone) track

All I can say is that when in provincial Hungary, an English-speaker is not necessarily found. This portable phrasebook and simple dictionary serves the purpose, and using it, I was able to communicate in a limited fashion, along with gestures and smiles. The price and size are right, and it'll help you navigate in a part of Europe that still may expect German or even Russian speakers more often than intrepid and often mono-lingual Anglophones.

Usefull phrases

I had an excellent trip to Budapest & Debrecen assisted by using this book. I was able to order food, beer, and travel with ease.