Erzsébet
[ˈɛrʒeːbɛt]
The English name Elizabeth is translated into Hungarian as Erzsébet.
Erzsébet is the female given name for Elizabeth.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name changes depending on its role in a sentence. It takes the accusative suffix -et to form Erzsébetet when it is the direct object of a verb. It takes the dative suffix -nek to form Erzsébetnek when it is the indirect object of a verb.
Did you know?
- The name 'Erzsébet' is famously associated with the Hungarian 'Blood Countess' Erzsébet Báthory, a figure often appearing in local historical discussions.
- Saint Erzsébet of Hungary is so revered that her name is linked to the tradition of 'roses' in local folklore and iconography.
- The name Erzsébet shares the same Hebrew roots as the English 'Elizabeth', both meaning 'God is my oath'.
Examples in context
- Erzsébet egy szót sem mondott.Elizabeth did not say a single word.Tatoeba #5715735 by maaster, translation #5715630 by CardinalRed
- I. Erzsébet királynő 1603-ban halt meg.Queen Elizabeth I passed away in 1603.Tatoeba #2041482 by Muelisto, translation #65257 by CK
- Áron meggyilkolta Erzsébetet.Aron killed Elizabeth.This sentence shows how to use the accusative form Erzsébetet.Tatoeba #7921762 by maaster, translation #502461 by zhekka
- Szép napot kívánok, Erzsébet!Good day, Elizabeth!
- Nagyon örülök, hogy találkozhattam Önnel, Erzsébet!I am very pleased to have met you, Elizabeth!
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gábor is asking Zsófia about a colleague.
- GáborKi az új kolléga, Erzsébet?Who is the new colleague, Erzsébet?
- ZsófiaŐ egy nagyon ügyes tervező.She is a very skilled designer.
- GáborMár ismered Erzsébetet?Do you already know Erzsébet?
- ZsófiaIgen, együtt dolgoztunk korábban.Yes, we worked together before.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “elizabeth” translations and entries Erzsébet, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Erzsébet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
