Language/Hungarian/Vocabulary/Fruits
Hi Hungarian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will dive into the colorful world of fruits. Hungarians love fruits, and there are many traditional Hungarian dishes where fruits play an important role. Knowing the names of fruits is an essential part of everyday communication, whether you are shopping for food, talking about a recipe, or admiring the fruit trees in a garden. So let's start!
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Ordering at a Restaurant & Fashion and style.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here is a list of the most common fruits you can find in Hungary:
| Hungarian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| alma | ˈɒlmɒ | apple |
| banán | ˈbɒnaːn | banana |
| barack | ˈbɒrɒt͡sk | peach |
| cseresznye | ˈtʃɛrɛsɲɛ | cherry |
| dinnye | ˈdinnjɛ | watermelon |
| eper | ˈɛpɛr | strawberry |
| füge | ˈfyɡɛ | fig |
| grapefruit | grejpfɾut | grapefruit |
| kajszibarack | ˈkɒjsibɒɾɒt͡sk | apricot |
| kiwi | kiːvi | kiwi |
| mandarin | ˈmɒndɒɾin | mandarin |
| meggy | ˈmɛɟɟ | sour cherry |
| narancs | ˈnɒɾɒnt͡ʃ | orange |
| szilva | ˈsilvɒ | plum |
| szőlő | ˈsøløː | grape |
| citrom | ˈt͡sitɾom | lemon |
Examples[edit | edit source]
To better remember the new vocabulary, let's see some examples of how to use these words in sentences:
- Example 1:
- Person 1: Szeretnél almát venni? (Would you like to buy some apples?)
- Person 2: Igen, vegyünk kiló almát. (Yes, let's buy a kilo of apples.)
- Example 2:
- Person 1: Kóstoltad már a sárgadinnyét? (Have you tried yellow watermelon?)
- Person 2: Nem, de szeretnék, hogyan készítsék el? (No, but I would like to, how do you prepare it?)
- Example 3:
- Person 1: Milyen gyümölcsöt tettél a pitebe? (What kind of fruit did you put in the pie?)
- Person 2: Füge és mandarin volt benne. (It had figs and mandarins in it.)
Cultural Facts[edit | edit source]
- Hungary is famous for its cherry blossom season in late April and early May. There are many cherry festivals held in the countryside, where people can taste different varieties of cherries and participate in fun activities.
- Sour cherries are a favorite among Hungarians, they are a staple ingredient in many traditional Hungarian desserts, such as Somlói Galuska, a layered cake made with sponge, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream.
- In Hungary, some fruits are considered good luck symbols. For example, according to Hungarian folklore, eating grapes on New Year's Eve can bring prosperity and happiness for the upcoming year.
- Hungary has a unique and world-famous dessert called Dobos Torte, a layered cake made with chocolate buttercream and topped with caramel. The cake is decorated with a spiral pattern made of caramel and features a caramel-covered layer on top.
To learn more about Hungarian culture and traditions, you can visit Polyglot Club and interact with native Hungarian speakers.
Practice[edit | edit source]
To practice your newly acquired knowledge of Hungarian fruits, you can describe your favorite fruit in the comments section below using the vocabulary from this lesson!
You can also use the Find native speakers and ask them any questions related to Hungarian fruits and their use in Hungarian cuisine.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Basic Hungarian Vocabulary: Fruits – How to learn Hungarian?
- Pin on Hungarian vocabulary for beginners
- Hungarian lessons: Fruits
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