Hungarian Words in English
1 / 15From paprika to goulash, explore the flavorful Hungarian words that have spiced up the English language!
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The word 'paprika' comes from Hungarian. What is paprika made from?
About Hungarian Words in English
From paprika to goulash, explore the flavorful Hungarian words that have spiced up the English language! Hungarian Words in English packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. The word 'paprika' comes from Hungarian. What is paprika made from?
Answer: Ground dried peppers
2. Which English word for a hearty meat stew comes from the Hungarian 'gulyas'?
Answer: Goulash
3. The word 'coach' (a vehicle) derives from the Hungarian village of Kocs. Why?
Answer: Horse-drawn carriages were first made there
4. Which English word for a type of cavalryman comes from the Hungarian 'huszar'?
Answer: Hussar
5. The word 'saber' (a type of curved sword) entered English through which language path?
Answer: Hungarian through German and French to English
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