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Many people want to learn Hungarian to connect with Hungarian people and communities, explore their heritage or communicate more freely when visiting Hungary and nearby regions. But finding practical, focused resources for this fascinating language can be a real challenge.
uTalk is the solution. We'll help you avoid:
- Missing out on real conversations because you could never quite find the right place to start
- Working through grammar-heavy courses that teach rules but never actually get you speaking
- Losing momentum because progress feels invisible and lessons don't fit your schedule
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Three steps to learn Hungarian fast
No classes to schedule. No jargon. Just a clear path.
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Subscribe now, download the app or open the web app. Choose Hungarian and select your first category.
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Learn through short lessons with native speaker audio and memory-boosting quizzes. Reviews focus on words you get wrong so you learn faster.
Speak like a local
Try your new Hungarian out in real life. Beginners and more experienced learners can build basic and practical spoken Hungarian and start enjoying meaningful experiences in Hungary and beyond.
Why uTalk is the best Hungarian language learning app
uTalk helps you build practical, spoken Hungarian from day one. Fit it around your day, on any device, wherever you are.
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Practical vocabulary for greetings, travel, food, shopping and everyday life in Hungary and beyond
Authentic speakers
Every word and phrase is recorded by real Hungarian speakers. Hear Hungarian as it's truly spoken
Beginner friendly, fun and effective
Short lessons, quizzes and games you can play at your own pace
Speak Hungarian today - Common Phrases and Audio
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
Egy kávét kérek.
I’d like a coffee, please.
Szia.
Hello.
Igen.
Yes.
Igen, kérek.
Yes please.
Nem.
No.
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Köszönöm, nem kérek.
No thanks.
Kérem.
Please.
Köszönöm.
Thank you.
Köszönöm szépen.
Thank you very much.
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Szívesen.
You’re welcome.
Két sört kérek.
Two beers, please.
busz
bus
autó
car
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taxi
taxi
vonat
train
vasútállomás
railway station
repülőtér
airport
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szálloda
hotel
útlevél
passport
telefon
telephone
Elnézést!
Excuse me.
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Mennyi az idő?
What time is it?
Megismételné, kérem?
Can you repeat that please?
Kérem, beszéljen lassabban.
Please speak more slowly.
Nem értem.
I don’t understand.
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Bocsánat!
Sorry.
Hol vannak a mosdók?
Where are the toilets?
Női mosdó
Ladies’ Toilet
Férfi mosdó
Gents’ Toilet
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Hol van a strand?
Where is the beach?
Merre van a bank?
Where is the bank?
Mennyibe kerül?
How much does this cost?
hitelkártya
credit card
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bankautomata
cash machine
Viszlát!
Goodbye.
paracetamol
paracetamol
kulcsok
keys
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térkép
map
bal
left
jobb
right
egy
one
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kettő
two
három
three
Where is it spoken?
Hungary
Number of speakers
13,000,000
Language family
Uralic
Ugric
Fun facts | Hungarian
- Hungarian has two words for red: piros - used for inanimate things - and vörös - for animate things.
- When introducing yourself in Hungary, your surname comes first, then your first name - similar to Chinese and Korean.
- The Hungarian phrase 'miért itatod az egereket?' - why are you crying? - literally translates as 'why are you giving drinks to the mice?'
How our Hungarian lessons work
Start with the basics - everyday greetings and the most common Hungarian words. Move through practical categories like food, numbers, travel and family. Lessons are short, fun and suitable for beginners.
You'll practise with native speaker audio, record yourself and compare the two. Review sessions test you more on the words you find tricky, so your progress accelerates over time.
Pick a category and the app suggests a smart learning order to get you quick wins early on. Study Hungarian from English or another language if you prefer. Use the app or open the website - online or offline, on mobile or desktop.
Dip in during breaks or build a longer daily study session. Explore categories freely or follow the guided path. If you need advice, our friendly UK-based support team is there to help.
Hungarian vs Magyar: what's the difference?
What's the difference between Hungarian and Magyar?
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Key points
- Hungarian and Magyar are the same language. Hungarian is the name used in English. Magyar is what native speakers call both their language and their people.
- You'll find both terms used online, and both refer to the official language of Hungary. In the uTalk app, you'll find it listed as Hungarian.
- Hungarian is a Finno-Ugric language and part of the Uralic language family, making it one of the most distinctive languages in Europe.
Connect with Hungarian communities around the world
- Hungarian is the official language of Hungary and is also spoken by significant minority communities in Romania, Slovakia, Serbia, Ukraine, Austria, and Slovenia. Smaller Hungarian communities exist across Europe and beyond.
"We help make learning Hungarian easy"
"It can feel daunting when you're taking on a language as distinctive as Hungarian. At uTalk, we understand that feeling and our teaching method is designed to help. We recorded Hungarian because every language is precious and because so many people want to connect with Hungarian people and culture but can't find the right place to start. We recorded native Hungarian speakers so you hear the language as it's truly spoken, right from your first session."
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uTalk Founder
Why learners trust uTalk
We go out of our way to support minority, regional and less commonly studied languages alongside the world's most widely spoken ones.
Content is recorded by authentic speakers. The app works for English speakers and for speakers of more than 140 other languages.
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Your language learning journey in Hungarian
You want to connect with Hungarian friends or family, immerse yourself in a culture unlike any other in Europe, or take on one of the continent's most distinctive languages.
Get StartedHungarian is the official language of Hungary and is spoken by over 13 million people worldwide, with significant Hungarian communities in Romania, Slovakia, Serbia and Slovenia. Finding quality Hungarian lessons that actually get you speaking can be tough. It doesn't have to be. uTalk can help. Choose a category to begin with, or start with First Words like Szia. Develop practical vocabulary and phrases for real life situations. You'll listen to native speakers, record yourself copying them and compare the two. Quizzes make it fun, but the content is practical for everyone. Study online or offline. Follow a guided learning path or explore freely.
The outcome is simple. You'll speak Hungarian with confidence. You'll understand more of what people say around you. You'll introduce yourself, order food, navigate and connect with Hungarian people wherever they are.
Learn real-life topics in Hungarian
Explore the Uralic language family
Hungarian is a Uralic language and a fascinating puzzle to many language experts. Despite being spoken in Central Europe, it is not related to the Indo-European languages spoken in the seven countries surrounding Hungary. Its closest living relatives are generally considered to be Khanty and Mansi, spoken in western Siberia. This suggests that the ancestors of Hungarian speakers likely migrated westward over many centuries before settling in the Carpathian Basin.
If you enjoy Hungarian, you might also be intrigued by its distant relatives, such as Finnish, Estonian and Southern Saami.
Get StartedYour Hungarian questions, answered
Do you offer live online classes or is it just an app?
uTalk is an app and online language learning software. Lessons are digital, short and practical. If you want a tutor, the app still helps you prepare for class and review between sessions.
Can I start as a beginner?
Yes. The course begins with basic greetings and everyday words and phrases and takes you to an A1-A2 level on the CEFR scale. Some of our topics even cover material you’d learn as you grow your skills to B1 or B2.
What application languages do you support? Can I learn without English?
Yes. uTalk works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Choose the one that suits you in Settings.
How is content selected and ordered?
Topics are based on real life situations. You can select any category and the app suggests a smart learning order for beginners. You can change it at any time.
How does uTalk compare with YouTube lessons?
YouTube can be useful, but it’s hard to check pronunciation or get structured reviews. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, games that test tricky words more often and a clear path from basic to practical use.
Is Hungarian the same as Magyar?
Yes. Magyar is what Hungarian speakers call their language. Hungarian is the English name.
Is Hungarian hard to learn?
Hungarian grammar works differently from most European languages, but it’s more accessible than people expect with the right approach.
Can I learn Hungarian for business?
Yes. uTalk includes practical vocabulary useful for work and travel.
Can I learn Hungarian for free?
Yes. uTalk offers a 28-day money-back guarantee.
How fast can I learn to speak Hungarian?
Many learners can handle simple conversations after a few weeks of consistent practice.
Where can I learn Hungarian with uTalk?
We’re available on iOS, Android, web, Mac and PC. Get started now and you’ll be directed to download uTalk for your device.
Topics
- First Words
- Transport
- Restaurant
- Food and Drink
- Cooking
- Places
- Directions
- Illness
- Doctor
- Body
- Emergencies
- Social Phrases
- Leisure
- Likes and Dislikes
- Football Match Abroad
- Football Commentary
- Sports
- Shopping Words
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Clothes
- Ingredients
- Home
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Tools
- Family
- Occupations
- Animals
- Animals' Bodies
- Farming
- Technology
- School
- Business
- Numbers up to Twenty
- Numbers up to Ten Million
- Essential Phrases
- Adjectives
- Prepositions
- Colours
- Countries
- Calendar
- Time
- Timetable
- Outdoors
- Holiday
- Skiing
- Camping
- Golf
- Sailing
- Driving
- Olympics
- Summer Olympics
- Winter Olympics
- Military Commands
- Military Peace Keeping
- Military Intelligence
- Accommodation
- Shopping Phrases
- Travelling
- Free Starter Words
- Disaster Relief - Volunteers
- Natural Disasters
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