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Hungarian is a Finno-Ugric language spoken primarily in Hungary, with significant minorities in neighboring countries such as Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Ukraine, and Austria. It is the official language of Hungary and is also recognized as a minority language in several other countries. Hungarian belongs to the Uralic language family, specifically the Finno-Ugric branch, and is closely related to Finnish. The language has a rich history, with its earliest known texts dating back to the 13th century. Hungarian is written using a modified version of the Latin alphabet, which includes several diacritical marks to represent specific sounds. The language has a complex phonetic system, with a large number of consonants and a relatively simple vowel system. Hungarian is an agglutinative language, meaning that words are formed by adding suffixes to a root word. This results in a large number of word forms, but also makes the language relatively easy to learn for speakers of other Finno-Ugric languages. Hungarian has a rich literary tradition, with notable works by authors such as Mihály Vörösmarty, Ferenc Kölcsey, and Imre Madách. The language is also known for its unique vocabulary, with many words that are not found in other languages. Despite its unique characteristics, Hungarian is a living language with a vibrant community of speakers. It is used in various domains, including literature, media, and everyday communication. The Hungarian language has also been influenced by other languages, particularly German, due to historical and cultural exchanges. Today, Hungarian continues to evolve, with new words and expressions being added to the language as a result of technological advancements and global interactions.