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Mit sütsz, kis szűcs? Tán sós húst sütsz, kis szűcs?

Meaning: An 'sz / s / ts' sibilant duel — Hungarian's two close s-sounds collide in every word.

Literally: What are you roasting, little furrier? Are you roasting salty meat, little furrier?

Origin: Hungary's most famous tongue twister.

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