mókus
[ˈmoːkuʃ]
The Hungarian word for squirrel is mókus.
mókus is the standard noun used to refer to the rodent. In certain contexts, people may use the humorous or sarcastic phrase Repülő patkány to describe them.
Meaning: rodent (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Repülő patkány literally translates to "flying rat".
Which one should you use?
mókus is the standard term, while Repülő patkány is a humorous way to describe the animal.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of mókus is mókusok.
Did you know?
- The word mókus is actually a diminutive, meaning the term itself is a 'cute' or 'small' version of an older, lost word.
- In Hungarian children's stories, the mókus is often portrayed as a scatterbrained character who forgets where it hides its nuts.
- The Hungarian language uses the same word mókus for both the red squirrel and the grey squirrel, unlike English which distinguishes them by color.
Examples in context
- Nézd azt a mókust.Look at that squirrel.This sentence shows how to point out a specific mókus.Tatoeba #7023946 by H_Liliom, translation #5942264 by mailohilohi
- Ez a mókus megőrjít.This squirrel is driving me nuts.This sentence uses mókus in a playful English-style idiom.Tatoeba #7024009 by H_Liliom, translation #5776934 by Hybrid
- Ez a mókus nem félénk.This squirrel is not shy.This sentence describes the temperament of a mókus.Tatoeba #7023953 by H_Liliom, translation #3295102 by Hybrid
- Egy mókus futott át az úton.A squirrel ran across the road.
- 94 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Anna and Zoltán are walking in a park.
- AnnaNézd, egy kis mókus futLook, a little squirrel is running.
- ZoltánHol van a mókus?Where is the squirrel?
- AnnaOtt a fányül seated!There it is on the tree!
- ZoltánNagyon gyors ez a mókus.This squirrel is very fast.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “squirrel” translations and entries mókus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mókus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
