tengerentúli

Tengerentúli is a Hungarian adjective that translates to "overseas" or "foreign" in English. It is commonly used to describe things that are located or originate from a country or region beyond the sea, particularly from the perspective of Hungary. The term literally breaks down into "tenger" meaning "sea" and "entúli" meaning "beyond" or "on the other side of."

The usage of tengerentúli typically implies a significant geographical distance and often carries a sense of being from a different continent or a far-off land. For instance, one might refer to "tengerentúli termékek" as imported goods from overseas, or "tengerentúli utazás" as a trip abroad. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is perceived as very distant or inaccessible.

While it generally refers to any location outside of Hungary that is across a sea, it is frequently employed when discussing countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, or countries in South America and Asia, emphasizing their remoteness from Hungary. The term is neutral and descriptive, lacking any inherent positive or negative connotations. Its application is straightforward, denoting a geographical relationship relative to Hungary's position.