fánk
[ˈfaːŋk]
The English word "donut" is fánk in Hungarian.
fánk refers to a fried dough confection. You can specify a lekváros fánk if you are referring specifically to a jam-filled donut.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes depending on its role in a sentence. It takes the accusative suffix -ot, becoming fánkot, when it is the direct object of a verb. The plural form of fánk is fánkok.
Did you know?
- The word fánk is a loanword from the German Pfannkuchen, which literally translates to 'frying pan cake'.
- In Hungary, a traditional fánk is often a round ball filled with jam rather than a ring shape.
- Depending on the region, a fánk is treated as a heavy festive treat for holidays rather than a casual daily snack.
Examples in context
- Ki ette meg az utolsó fánkot?Who ate the last donut?This sentence is useful for asking who ate the last fánk.Tatoeba #4230703 by bandeirante, translation #3154656 by CK
- Adj egy fánkot!Give me a donut.This sentence is useful for asking someone to give you a fánk.Tatoeba #4279723 by bandeirante, translation #3151552 by CK
- Vegyetek fánkot.Have a donut.This sentence is useful for offering someone a fánk.Tatoeba #3786049 by csabus, translation #3736814 by CK
- A tesóim lekváros fánkot ettek a reggelinél.My siblings had jam-filled donuts for breakfast.
- Ebben a cukrászdában fantasztikus fánkok vannak!This pastry shop has fantastic donuts!
- Megtudnád kérdezni, hogy hol lehet beszerezni jó fánkokat?Could you ask where to find good donuts?
- Szeretnél beiratkozni egy süteménykóstolóra, ahol lesznek fánkok is?Would you like to sign up for a dessert tasting event that includes donuts?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Katalin and László are at a bakery.
- KatalinLászló, szeretnél egy fánkot?László, would you like a donut?
- LászlóIgen, kérem egy cukros fánkot.Yes, I'll have a sugared donut, please.
- KatalinÉn is egy fánkot veszek.I'll buy a donut too.
- LászlóEz a fánk nagyon finom!This donut is very delicious!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry fánk, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fánk, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
