Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
GLOSSARY OF HUNGARIAN TERMS
ÁFA
Goods tax, equivalent to VAT.
Állatkert
Zoo.
Arrow Cross
see Nyilas.
Áruház
Department store.
ÁVO
The dreaded secret police of the Rákosi era, renamed the ÁVH in 1949.
Barlang
Cave.
Belváros
Inner city.
Biedermeier
Heavy nineteenth-century style of Viennese furniture that became very popular in Budapest homes.
Borkostoló
Wine tasting.
Borozó
Wine bar.
Botanikuskert
Botanical garden.
Büfé
Snack bar.
Cigány
Gypsy/Roma (can be abusive).
Cigánytelep
Gypsy settlement.
Cigányzene
Gypsy music.
Csárda
Inn; nowadays, a restaurant with rustic decor.
Csárdás
Traditional wild dance to violin music.
Cukrászda
Cake shop.
Diszterem
Ceremonial hall.
Domb
Hill.
Duna
River Danube.
Egyetem
University.
Erdély
The Hungarian word for Transylvania, the region of Romania where a large Hungarian minority lives.
Erdő
Forest, wood.
Étterem
Restaurant.
Fasor
Avenue.
Fogadó
Inn.
Folyó
River.
Forrás
Natural spring.
Fürdő
Public baths.
Gözfürdő
Steam bath.
Gyógyfürdő
Mineral baths fed by thermal springs with therapeutic properties.
Hajó
Boat.
Hajóállomás
Boat landing stage.
Halászcsárda/halászkert
Fish restaurant.
Ház
House.
