fagylalt
[ˈfɒɟlɒlt]
fagylalt is the Hungarian word for ice cream.
fagylalt is a noun used to refer to the frozen dessert.
Meaning: dessert (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When the word is the direct object of a verb, such as in the sentence 'I eat ice cream', it takes the accusative suffix '-ot' and becomes fagylaltot.
Did you know?
- In Hungary, you can order fagylalt in a gombóc, which literally means 'dumpling' or 'ball'.
- The word fagylalt is actually a past participle, meaning it literally describes something that 'has been frozen'.
- The term fagylalt is used for any frozen dessert, regardless of whether it is dairy-based or a fruit sorbet.
Examples in context
- Nem szeretem a fagylaltot.I do not like ice cream.This sentence demonstrates how to express a dislike for fagylalt.Tatoeba #596424 by szaby78, translation #2343187 by kareybh
- Nem fogok fagylaltot enni.I will not eat ice cream.This sentence shows the use of fagylaltot when expressing a future action.Tatoeba #7887160 by mraz, translation #1132445 by Scott
- Tamás szereti a fagylaltot.Tom likes ice cream.This sentence illustrates using fagylaltot as a direct object.Tatoeba #7887147 by mraz, translation #2647473 by CK
- 42 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Zoltán and Katalin are walking in the city on a hot day.
- ZoltánSzeretnél egy fagylaltot?Would you like an ice cream?
- KatalinIgen, nagyon szívesen!Yes, I would love one!
- ZoltánMilyen fagylaltot választasz?What kind of ice cream are you choosing?
- KatalinKérlek egy csoki fagylaltot.I would like a chocolate ice cream, please.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ice cream” translations and entries fagylalt, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fagylalt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
