sajt
[ˈʃɒjt]
The English word "cheese" (the dairy product) is translated into Hungarian as sajt.
sajt refers to the dairy product.
Meaning: dairy product (noun)
Which one should you use?
While sajt refers to the food, the interjection csíz is used specifically when posing for a photograph. You do not use the word for the dairy product as a command to smile for a photo.
Related words
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use sajt as a command to smile for a photo. Use the phonetic imitation csíz instead.
When do people say it?
When people are being photographed, they say csíz to encourage a smile, rather than using the word for the dairy product.
Did you know?
- The linguistic connection between Hungarian sajt and Ossetian цыхт suggests a very distant, ancient relative in the Caucasus region.
- Hungary is famous for túró, a type of curd cheese that is fundamentally different from the hard sajt varieties and is used in everything from savory spreads to sweet cakes.
- Some traditional Hungarian cheeses are flavored with ash or stored in ash to create a distinct rind and flavor profile.
Examples in context
- Büdös ez a sajt.This cheese stinks.This sentence is useful for describing the smell of the sajt.Tatoeba #7116060 by maaster, translation #6854311 by Eccles17
- Finom ez a sajt.This cheese is delicious.This sentence is useful for describing the taste of the sajt.Tatoeba #12135063 by maaster, translation #11964628 by CK
- Mennyi az a sajt?How much is that cheese?This sentence is useful for asking about the quantity of the sajt.Tatoeba #12729870 by kiseva33, translation #9169255 by DJ_Saidez
- 65 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Éva and Gábor are preparing a snack together.
- ÉvaSzeretnél egy kis sajtot?Would you like some cheese?
- GáborIgen, köszönöm, Éva.Yes, thank you, Éva.
- ÉvaMelyik sajt a kedvenced?Which cheese is your favorite?
- GáborA kemény sajt a legjobb.Hard cheese is the best.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cheese” translations and entries sajt, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sajt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
