paprika
[ˈpɒprikɒ]
The Hungarian word for the English phrase 'paprika' is paprika. If unsure, use paprika. Wiktionary also lists pirospaprika.
Meaning: ground spice (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hungarian | IPA |
|---|---|
| paprika | [ˈpɒprikɒ] (narrow) |
| pirospaprika |
In Hungarian, the word paprika refers both to the whole vegetable and the ground spice, whereas in English, 'paprika' almost exclusively refers to the ground spice.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Kalocsa region, the term kalocsai fűszerpaprika is commonly used.
Did you know?
- The word paprika is actually a loanword from Serbo-Croatian, rather than being an ancient Hungarian term.
- In rural Hungary, the act of stringing whole paprika together and hanging them from eaves to dry is a common autumn sight and cultural symbol.
- If you want a very mild version, you look for édes paprika, meaning 'sweet paprika', rather than a word for 'non-spicy'.
Examples in context
- Miért nincs paprika a gulyáslevesben?Why is there no paprika in the Goulash soup?This sentence is useful for asking why the ingredient paprika is missing from a Goulash soup.Tatoeba #12384698 by Nandixer, translation #12384699 by Nandixer
- Át tudod nekem adni a paprikát a gulyáshoz?Can you pass me the paprika for the goulash?
- Imádom a szegedi fűszerpaprika ízét a magyar ételeinkben.I love the taste of szegedi fűszerpaprika in our Hungarian dishes.
- Kóstoltad már a kalocsai fűszerpaprikát? Nagyon ízletes!Have you tried the kalocsai fűszerpaprika? It's so flavorful!
Example conversation
Katalin and Tamás are in the kitchen preparing dinner.
- KatalinHány gramm paprikát tegyünk bele?How many grams of paprika should we put in?
- TamásCsak egy kanál paprika elég.Just one spoon of paprika is enough.
- KatalinTamás, van még paprika a szekrényben?Tamás, is there any paprika left in the cupboard?
- TamásIgen, ott van a polcon.Yes, it is there on the shelf.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “paprika” translations and entries paprika, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries paprika, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
