tészta
[ˈteːstɒ]
The English phrase "noodles" is translated into Hungarian as tészta.
In Hungarian, the word tészta is used generically to refer to all types of pasta, noodles and dough-based products.
What does it mean word for word?
The word tészta literally means 'dough'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you are eating or ordering noodles, you will often see the form tésztát, which is the accusative case used for the direct object of a sentence.
Did you know?
- The word tészta was borrowed from a Slavic language, sharing roots with the Russian те́сто and Bulgarian тесто.
- In Hungary, the most traditional homemade tészta is csusza, which are thin, slippery noodles often served with cottage cheese and fried pork cracklings.
- When serving tészta as a side dish in traditional homes, it is often tossed in a generous amount of lard rather than olive oil or butter.
Examples in context
- A tészta többnyire búzából készül.Noodles are usually made from wheat.Tatoeba #13829051 by kiseva33, translation #323531 by CK
- A rizs és a tészta a kínai konyha közhelyei.Rice and noodles are commonplace in Chinese cuisine.Tatoeba #10581649 by maaster, translation #10581617 by DJ_Saidez
- A tészta nagyon finom!The noodles are very delicious!
- Hol vásárolhatnék friss tésztát?Where can I buy fresh noodles?
Example conversation
Katalin and Tamás are deciding what to cook.
- KatalinVan még tészta a konyhában?Is there any more pasta in the kitchen?
- TamásIgen, van egy csomag a szekrényben.Yes, there is a package in the cupboard.
- KatalinAkkor tészta életet főzünk ma!Then let's cook a pasta dish today!
- TamásRendben, segítek neked.Alright, I will help you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry tészta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tészta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
