Hungarian (or magyarul as it is known here) is a challenging, yet beautiful language. It is known to be one of the most difficult languages to learn, and shares very distant characteristics with only two other languages: Finnish and Estonian. Part of its beauty to me is that it doesn't sound like any other language I've heard. They also use vowel harmony in their language (unlike Czech or Slovak), which makes everything sound a lot more melodic.
I have been enjoying the challenge of a new language. I am able to use basic phrases and greetings, and find that I can do all my shopping at the market and grocery store and ordering in bakeries and restaurants with very few problems. I actually enjoy the chance to go into a store so I can practice my Hungarian. I find myself becoming more comfortable and confident with what I know, and have noticed that my pronunciation has improved significantly. Now when I greet someone they begin speaking Hungarian without a moments pause and only when they see my flustered look do they sometimes realize that I have little idea what they are actually saying. Each day I feel like I learn at least 3-5 new words, and then forget all but one of them, but it's a start, I guess. I've appreciated all the help and patience from my Hungarian colleagues, and Bill has been a big help too. He always picks up languages faster than I do, so I make him teach me what he has learned. Hopefully my progress with this beautiful language continues.
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| Statue at Heroes Square representing the 9 different chiefs of the Magyar tribe |
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