Ugrian (Noun)
Meaning
One of the two branches of the Finno-Ugric family of languages; spoken in Hungary and northwestern Siberia.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Ugric languages are spoken by approximately 25 million people, primarily in Hungary and northwestern Siberia.
- The Ugric branch of the Finno-Ugric language family consists of three main languages: Hungarian, Mansi, and Khanty.
- The Ugric languages have several distinct features that differentiate them from other Finno-Ugric languages.
- Historically, the Ugric languages were spoken by various tribes that migrated from the Ural Mountains to the Carpathian Basin.
- The Ugric languages have had significant influence on the development of the Hungarian language, which is the most widely spoken Ugric language.