Language/Hungarian/Vocabulary/Common-Foods-and-Drinks
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As a Hungarian language teacher with more than 20 years of experience, I have seen that learning a language involves acquiring a lot of vocabulary. In this lesson, I will teach you the common words for foods and drinks in Hungarian. It is important to learn these words because they are frequently used in conversations, especially when discussing what to order at restaurants.
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Family and relationships & Asking for Directions.
Foods
Let's start with some of the most basic foods:
Bread
Hungarian: kenyér Pronunciation: /kɛɲeːr/ English: bread
Cheese
Hungarian: sajt Pronunciation: /ʃɒjt/ English: cheese
Meat
Hungarian: hús Pronunciation: /huːʃ/ English: meat
Fish
Hungarian: hal Pronunciation: /hɒl/ English: fish
Vegetables
Hungarian: zöldség Pronunciation: /zøldʃeːɡ/ English: vegetables
Fruit
Hungarian: gyümölcs Pronunciation: /ɟymøltʃ/ English: fruit
Dessert
Hungarian: desszert Pronunciation: /dɛssɛrt/ English: dessert
Snack
Hungarian: harapnivaló Pronunciation: /hɒrɒpnivɒloː/ English: snack
Soup
Hungarian: leves Pronunciation: /lɛvɛʃ/ English: soup
Salad
Hungarian: saláta Pronunciation: /ʃɒlaːtɒ/ English: salad
Rice
Hungarian: rizs Pronunciation: /rizʃ/ English: rice
Pasta
Hungarian: tészta Pronunciation: /teːsta/ English: pasta
Pizza
Hungarian: pizza Pronunciation: /pitsɒ/ English: pizza
Sandwich
Hungarian: szendvics Pronunciation: /sɛndvitʃ/ English: sandwich
Hamburger
Hungarian: hamburger Pronunciation: /hɒmbʊrgɛr/ English: hamburger
Hot Dog
Hungarian: hot dog Pronunciation: /hɒt dɒɡ/ English: hot dog
Egg
Hungarian: tojás Pronunciation: /tojaːʃ/ English: egg
Soup with noodles
Hungarian: leves tésztával Pronunciation: /lɛvɛʃ tɛːstaːvɒl/ English: soup with noodles
Grilled chicken breast
Hungarian: grillezett csirkemell Pronunciation: /ɡrillɛzɛt tʃirkɛmɛl/ English: grilled chicken breast
Now let's move on to drinks:
Drinks
Water
Hungarian: víz Pronunciation: /viːz/ English: water
Coffee
Hungarian: kávé Pronunciation: /kaːveː/ English: coffee
Tea
Hungarian: tea Pronunciation: /tɛɒ/ English: tea
Soft drink
Hungarian: üdítő Pronunciation: /ydiːtøː/ English: soft drink
Juice
Hungarian: gyümölcslé Pronunciation: /ɟymøltʃleː/ English: juice
Milk
Hungarian: tej Pronunciation: /tɛj/ English: milk
Beer
Hungarian: sör Pronunciation: /ʃør/ English: beer
Wine
Hungarian: bor Pronunciation: /bor/ English: wine
Cocktail
Hungarian: koktél Pronunciation: /kokteːl/ English: cocktail
Champagne
Hungarian: pezsgő Pronunciation: /pɛzsɡøː/ English: champagne
Conversations
Now that you know the vocabulary for common foods and drinks in Hungarian, let's practice these words in conversations.
Conversation 1
English: What would you like to eat? Hungarian: Mit szeretnél enni? Pronunciation: /mit sɛrɛtneːl ɛnniː/
English: I would like a sandwich. Hungarian: Egy szendvicset szeretnék. Pronunciation: /ɛɟ sɛndvitʃɛt sɛrɛtneːk/
Conversation 2
English: What would you like to drink? Hungarian: Mit szeretnél inni? Pronunciation: /mit sɛrɛtneːl inniː/
English: I would like a coffee. Hungarian: Egy kávét szeretnék. Pronunciation: /ɛɟ kaːveːt sɛrɛtneːk/
Conversation 3
English: What do you think of Hungarian food? Hungarian: Mit gondolsz a magyar ételekről? Pronunciation: /mit ɡondolʃ ɒ mɒɟɒr eːtɛlɛkrøl/
English: I love Hungarian food. It's delicious. Hungarian: Szeretem a magyar ételeket. Nagyon finomak. Pronunciation: /sɛrɛtɛm ɒ mɒɟɒr eːtɛlɛkɛt nɒɟoj finomɒk/
Conclusion
In this lesson, we covered the vocabulary for common foods and drinks in Hungarian. We also practiced using these words in conversations. I hope that you found this lesson helpful and enjoyable. Don't forget to try out some Hungarian restaurants or cafes to practice your language skills!
Impressive work on finishing this lesson! Explore these additional pages to enhance your understanding: Modes of Transportation & Question words.
Other Lessons
- Hotel Restaurant
- Telling Time
- Colors
- Count from 1 to 10
- Greetings
- Science and technology
- Love
- Shopping
- Farewell
- Ordering at a Restaurant
Sources
- Hungarian language practice game: food and drinks words
- Basic and useful Hungarian phrases for a trip to Budapest ...
- A Mouthwatering Overview of Popular Hungarian Food
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