míg

This is the 930th most frequent Hungarian word.


míg

"While" or "until," depending on context.


Here "míg" is used as a conjunction meaning "while," to contrast simultaneous actions.

Míg te pihensz, én dolgozom.

While you rest, I work.


Here "míg" functions as "until," referring to a specific point in time.

Kérlek, várj, míg megérkezem.

Please wait until I arrive.


In this sentence, "míg" means "as long as," to indicate a condition or time limit.

Sokáig szeretnék élni, míg egészségem engedi.

I want to live for a long time, as long as my health allows.