egyszázas

egyszázas is a Hungarian slang term that translates literally to "one-hundred-er." It most commonly refers to a 100 Hungarian Forint banknote. Historically, this denomination was a significant amount, and the term became widely used to refer to it. The currency of Hungary has undergone several changes throughout history, including inflation and revaluation, which has impacted the purchasing power associated with a 100-forint note. In modern usage, "egyszázas" might still be used colloquially, though its practical meaning has diminished due to inflation. It can also sometimes be used metaphorically to refer to something of small value or a trivial matter, similar to how "a penny" might be used in English. The specific context of its use would determine whether it refers to the banknote itself or its figurative meaning.