kenyér
[ˈkɛɲeːr]
The English phrase "bread" is kenyér in Hungarian.
kenyér is the most common and neutral term for bread in Hungarian.
Meaning: baked dough made from cereals (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
kenyér is a singular noun and does not change its form in the accusative case (direct object).
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse the noun kenyér (bread) with the verb paníroz (to bread/breading food), which are etymologically unrelated in Hungarian.
Did you know?
- In Hungary, it is a traditional custom to never place kenyér upside down on a table, as this is believed to bring bad luck to the household.
- In Hungarian culture, bread is often treated with a level of respect that goes beyond mere food, and it is considered bad luck to throw it in the trash.
- The word kenyér is often used as a synonym for 'livelihood' or 'income', similar to the English expression 'earning one's crust'.
Examples in context
- Hol van a kenyér?Where's the bread?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of kenyér.Tatoeba #4514716 by mraz, translation #1529624 by erikspen
- Finom ez a kenyér.This bread is delicious.This sentence is useful for describing the taste of kenyér.Tatoeba #8214353 by Pandaa, translation #430147 by witbrock
- Mikori ez a kenyér?How old is this bread?This sentence is useful for asking about the age of kenyér.Tatoeba #12712697 by kiseva33, translation #6440359 by CK
- Egy kis kenyér, kérem.bread please
- 53 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Katalin and László are in the kitchen preparing breakfast.
- KatalinVettél már kenyeret?Did you already buy bread?
- LászlóNem, nincs többé kenyér a házban.No, there is no more bread in the house.
- KatalinAkkor menjél el a pékségbe!Then go to the bakery!
- LászlóRendben, hozok egy friss kenyeret.Alright, I'll bring a fresh loaf of bread.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bread” translations and entries kenyér, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
