How to Say "Popcorn" in Hungarian

pattogatott kukorica

[ˈpɒtːoɡɒtotː ˌkukorit͡sɒ]

The Hungarian word for popcorn is pattogatott kukorica.

pattogatott kukorica refers to the snack food made from corn kernels popped by dry heating.

Meaning: a snack food made from corn kernels popped by dry heating (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of pattogatott, the past participle of pattogtat (to pop/crackle) and kukorica (corn).

The verb pattog used in the phrase is an onomatopoeic word, meaning it is designed to mimic the actual popping sound of the kernels.
The word kukorica entered the Hungarian language via Serbo-Croatian or Romanian, rather than coming directly from an indigenous source.
While kukorica means 'corn', Hungarian has another word, csöves kukorica, specifically for corn on the cob.

A pattogatott kukorica a kedvenc nasim.
Popcorn is my favorite snack.
This sentence shows how to express that popcorn is a favorite snack using pattogatott kukorica.
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Nekem nem jön be a pattogatott kukorica.
I don't like popcorn.
This sentence illustrates how to say you do not like pattogatott kukorica.
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A pattogatott kukorica az egyik kedvenc nasim.
Popcorn is one of my favorite snacks.
This sentence is useful for stating that pattogatott kukorica is one of your favorite snacks.
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A barátaimmal tegnap este pattogatott kukoricát ettünk.
Yesterday evening, we had some popcorn with my friends.
Vigyél magaddal egy adag popcornt a filmre!
Take some popcorn with you to the movie!