Which language family does Hungarian belong to?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Uralic family, in the Finno-Ugric branch
- Step 1: Hungarian is not related to its Slavic, Germanic and Romance neighbours. Step 2. Its closest relatives are Finnish and Estonian, in the Uralic family. Answer: The Uralic family. Why not the others: The neighbouring languages belong to other families.
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