Ways to say it
| Hungarian | IPA |
|---|---|
| sütemény | [ˈʃytɛmeːɲ] (narrow) |
| süti | [ˈʃyti] (narrow) |
| aprósütemény | [ˈɒproːʃytɛmeːɲ] (narrow) |
| teasütemény |
The terms used for a cookie in Hungarian range from general terms for all baked goods to specific words for small, snackable treats. While sütemény covers a broad category of pastries, cakes and cookies, words like süti and aprósütemény are used when referring specifically to small cookies or bite-sized treats.
What does it mean word for word?
The word sütemény is derived from the verb süt, which means to bake.
Which one should you use?
sütemény is a general and formal term that can refer to any kind of baked pastry or cake. In contrast, süti specifically evokes the image of a small, snackable cookie or treat. The word aprósütemény is used specifically for small, bite-sized pastries or cookies often served at parties or coffee houses.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
sütemény is the formal and general term. In everyday speech, the colloquial and informal shortened form süti is used frequently. There is also an informal diminutive form, sütike, used specifically for small cookies.
How does it change in a sentence?
When süti is the direct object of a verb, such as 'to eat' or 'to take', it takes the accusative suffix '-t', becoming sütit.
Did you know?
- In the world of computers, the term süti is used to translate the English word 'cookie' for web browser data. This is a semantic loan from English rather than a traditional Hungarian word.
- The word teasütemény is used to describe a specific type of cookie intended to be eaten with tea, rather than just any sweet snack.
- The root of all these words, süt, is a versatile verb that covers baking, roasting, and frying.
Examples in context
- Sütinek hívták a kutyát.They called the dog Cookie.This sentence shows how süti can be used as a proper name for a dog.Tatoeba #12708030 by kiseva33, translation #5436834 by CK
- Megeszed azt a süteményt?Are you going to eat that cookie?This sentence uses sütemény to ask about eating a cookie.Tatoeba #3655543 by horsan, translation #3154898 by CK
- Elvettem az utolsó sütit.I took the last cookie.This sentence shows the use of süti in the accusative case as the direct object of the verb 'to take'.Tatoeba #4515682 by bandeirante, translation #2546810 by CK
- Múlt héten sütöttem egy adag finom kekszet, szeretnél kóstolni?I baked a batch of delicious cookies last week, would you like to try some?
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Example conversation
Gábor and Anna are in the kitchen.
- GáborSzeretnél egy süteményt a teához?Would you like a cookie with your tea?
- AnnaIgen, nagyon szívesen!Yes, I would love one!
- GáborEz a sütemény nagyon finom.This cookie is very delicious.
- AnnaIgazában édes és roppanós.It is truly sweet and crunchy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cookie” translations and entries sütemény, süti, aprósütemény, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aprósütemény, sütemény, süti, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
