árnyék
[ˈaːrɲeːk]
The English word "shadow" is translated into Hungarian as árnyék.
árnyék is a noun used to refer to an area protected from light by an obstacle.
Meaning: area protected by an obstacle (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes depending on its role in a sentence. When the shadow is the direct object of a verb, such as when something is casting a shadow, use the accusative form árnyékot. To indicate being located within a shadow, add the suffix -ban to form árnyékban. The related adjective árnyékos is used to describe a place as being shady or a situation as being shadowy.
Did you know?
- The word árnyék can be used as a metaphor for protection or refuge, similar to the English phrase 'under the shadow of', but it often carries a more positive connotation of coolness and safety.
- The adjective árnyékos is used not only for physical light but also to describe a person's character or a political situation as 'shady' or 'suspicious'.
- The word árnyék likely comes from a suffix -ék that creates nouns based on the result of an action.
Examples in context
- A fa árnyékot vet a falra.The tree casts a shadow on the wall.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use árnyék as a direct object.Tatoeba #1065416 by Mofli, translation #323633 by AlanF_US
- A saját árnyékától is fél.He is afraid of his own shadow.This sentence shows how to use árnyék to describe someone's own shadow.Tatoeba #4226674 by Aleksandro40, translation #292498 by CK
- Ahol fény van, árnyék is van.Where there is light, there must be shadow.This sentence demonstrates a general statement using árnyék.Tatoeba #853535 by Muelisto, translation #2230351 by eternica
- Menjünk be az árnyba, túl meleg vanLet's go into the shade, it's too hot
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Example conversation
Zoltán and Zsófia are walking in a park on a hot day.
- ZoltánMenjünk inkább az árnyékba!Let's go into the shadow instead!
- ZsófiaEz egy jó ötlet, nagyon meleg van.That's a good idea, it's very hot.
- ZoltánNézd, ez a nagy fa ad bő árnyékot.Look, this big tree gives plenty of shadow.
- ZsófiaIgen, itt sokkal kellemesebb.Yes, it's much more pleasant here.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry árnyék, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries árnyék, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
