vajon

Hungarian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈvɒjon]

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• Hyphenation: va‧jon

Etymology 1

Perhaps formerly vallyon (“let it be”), cognate of való (“being”).

Adverb

vajon (not comparable)

1. wondering

   Vajon esik-e holnap az eső? - I wonder if it will rain tomorrow.

   Vajon ki ez? - I wonder who this is.

Etymology 2

vaj +‎ -on

Noun

vajon

1. superessive singular of vaj

   A hagymát felvágjuk és a vajon pirítani kezdjük. - Cut the onion and sauté it in butter (literally 'on butter').