sáfrány
[ˈʃaːfraːɲ]
The English word saffron is sáfrány in Hungarian.
sáfrány refers to the spice. If you need to refer specifically to the saffron flower, you can use sáfrányvirág.
Meaning: spice (noun)
Did you know?
- The word sáfrány is a 'wanderword' that travelled through multiple languages before entering Hungarian. Its ultimate root is the Arabic word zaʕfarān.
- There is a historical overlap in Hungary where sáfrány was used in medicinal tonics meant to lift the spirits and treat melancholy.
- To describe a 'saffron-colored' object, Hungarians use the compound adjective sáfránysárga, which literally translates to 'saffron-yellow'.
Examples in context
- Irán jelentős datolya, sáfrány és gránátalma termelő.Iran is a major producer of dates, saffron, and pomegranates.This sentence is useful for learning about the production of sáfrány.Tatoeba #13839065 by maaster, translation #11736136 by Amastan
- A sáfrány nagyon drága fűszer.Saffron is a very expensive spice.
- Kérhetünk egy kevés sáfrányt a levesbe?Can we have a little saffron in the soup?
Example conversation
Gábor and Zsófia are cooking together in the kitchen.
- GáborVan esetleg sáfrányod a képen?Do you happen to have saffron in the pantry?
- ZsófiaIgen, van egy kis dobozban.Yes, there is some in a small box.
- GáborKöszöni, Zsófia, szükségem lesz rá.Thanks, Zsófia, I will need it.
- ZsófiaSzivárnyozz egy kevés, Gábor!Just take a little bit, Gábor!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “saffron” translations and entries sáfrány, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sáfrány, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
