tíznéhány

tíznéhány is a Hungarian word that translates to "ten-odd," "a dozen or so," or "several." It is a colloquial and imprecise way of referring to a quantity that is slightly more than ten but not a large number. The word is formed by combining "tíz" (ten) and "néhány" (a few). It is often used in everyday conversation when an exact count is not necessary or known.

For example, someone might say "tíz-húsz ember volt ott" which translates to "there were ten to twenty people there." This indicates an approximate number of attendees, suggesting more than ten but not a significantly larger group. The range implied by "tíznéhány" is generally understood to be a small deviation from ten, perhaps up to fifteen or eighteen, depending on the context. It's a flexible term that allows for vagueness without being overly specific. The use of "tíznéhány" contributes to the informal and often lighthearted nature of Hungarian speech. It avoids the need for precise counting and focuses on conveying a general sense of quantity.