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Academic and Educational Vocabulary in Hungarian

Learning a new language opens a door to a world of opportunities, and Hungarian is no exception. When embarking on the journey of learning Hungarian, it’s essential to become acquainted with key academic and educational vocabulary. This article introduces some fundamental words that will ease your understanding and communication within academic contexts in Hungarian.

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Egyetem – University
The institution of higher education and research, which awards academic degrees in various academic disciplines.
Az egyetem kampusza nagyon szép.

Kutatás – Research
A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding.
A kutatás eredményei nagyon ígéretesek.

Tanulmány – Study
The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books.
A tanulmányaimba sok időt fektetek.

Szak – Major
A student’s concentrated field of study during their undergraduate degree.
Az egyetemen pszichológia szakot hallgatok.

Tanár – Teacher
A person who provides education for students.
A tanár úr nagyon érdekes előadást tartott.

Diák – Student
A person who is studying at a school or college.
Minden diák köteles részt venni a gyakorlatokon.

Házi feladat – Homework
Tasks assigned to students by school teachers that are intended to be carried out during non-school hours.
A házi feladatot holnapra kell elkészíteni.

Fokozat – Degree
An academic rank conferred by a college or university after examination or after the completion of a course, or as an acknowledgment of the prowess of a distinguished person.
A mester fokozatot tavasszal szereztem meg.

Előadás – Lecture
An educational talk to an audience, especially one of students in a university.
Az előadás a gazdaságtudomány aktuális kérdéseiről szól.

Beiratkozás – Enrollment
The process of arranging to join a school, university, or course.
A beiratkozás során adja meg az összes szükséges információt.

Ösztöndíj – Scholarship
A grant or payment made to support a student’s education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement.
Ösztöndíjat nyertem a tanulmányi eredményeim alapján.

Vizsga – Exam
A formal test of a person’s knowledge or proficiency in a subject or skill.
Holnap lesz a matek vizsgám.

Kredit – Credit
A unit that gives weighting to the value, level, or time requirements of an academic course.
Ebből a tárgyból még öt kreditem kell.

Tantárgy – Subject (as in a field of study)
A branch of knowledge studied or taught in a school, college, or university.
Az idegennyelv-oktatás fontos tantárgy.

Tezis – Thesis
A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.
A tezisem a megújuló energiaforrások felhasználásával foglalkozik.

Tudomány – Science
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
A tudomány fejlődése kulcsfontosságú a társadalom számára.

Folyóirat – Journal (as in an academic journal)
A periodical publication in which scholarship relating to a particular academic discipline is published.
A legújabb kutatásom egy neves folyóiratban jelent meg.

Mastering these terms will certainly give you a headstart in your Hungarian academic journey. It’s important to practice them in context, so you not only remember the words but also how they are used within the Hungarian educational system. Happy studying!

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