Hungarian · Family & People
Gyerek
child
Beginnernoun
Definition
A young person, a boy or girl.
Example
A gyerekek a parkban játszanak.
The children are playing in the park.
Etymology
'Gyerek' comes from the Old Hungarian term 'gyerke', which is rooted in Proto-Uralic language. It has historically been used to denote a young child.
How & Where It’s Used
'Gyerek' is used informally in everyday conversation. It is appropriate for all ages and contexts, though it is less common in formal writing.