zongora
[ˈzoŋɡorɒ]
The Hungarian word for piano is zongora.
zongora is a noun used to refer to the keyboard musical instrument.
Meaning: a keyboard musical instrument (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes its form depending on its role in a sentence. If the piano is the direct object of a verb, use the accusative form zongorát. To express purpose or reason, such as saying 'for the piano', use the causal-final suffix to form zongoráért. To express accompaniment or the instrument used, such as 'with a piano', use the instrumental suffix to form zongorával.
Did you know?
- While 'piano' in English focuses on the 'soft' aspect of the instrument, the Hungarian zongora focuses entirely on the 'resounding' quality.
- The word zongora was an artificial creation of linguists during the Hungarian language reform of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Examples in context
- Ez egy régi zongora.It's an old piano.This sentence shows how to identify a piano as old.Tatoeba #3955733 by felvideki, translation #239839 by CK
- Van zongora a szobában.There is a piano in the room.This sentence describes the presence of a piano in a room.Tatoeba #5807121 by felvideki, translation #44246 by CK
- A lányomnak zongora kell.My daughter wants a piano.This sentence expresses a desire for a piano.Tatoeba #5413998 by felvideki, translation #251958 by CK
- A zongora gyönyörűen szól!The piano sounds beautiful!
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Zoltán and Éva are at a music school.
- ZoltánHol van a zongora?Where is the piano?
- ÉvaA zongora ott van a sarokban.The piano is there in the corner.
- ZoltánÉva, látod azt a zongorát?Éva, do you see that piano?
- ÉvaIgen, nagyon szép a zongora.Yes, the piano is very beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “piano” translations and entries zongora, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries zongora, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
