paradicsom
[ˈpɒrɒdit͡ʃom]
The Hungarian word for "tomato" is paradicsom.
The word refers to the fruit known as a tomato.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some areas of Hungary, people might use the term pomidor instead of paradicsom.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is paradicsomok. To say "to the tomato" or "for the tomato", add the dative suffix to get paradicsomnak. Use the instrumental suffix to say "with a tomato", resulting in paradicsommal.
Did you know?
- The root of paradicsom shares a history with the Greek word parádeisos, which refers to the Garden of Eden.
- In Hungarian, the word alma means 'apple' but is used as a generic term for many pomaceous fruits in compound words.
Examples in context
- Ez nem vér. Ez paradicsomszósz.It's not blood. It's tomato sauce.This example shows how to use paradicsom in the phrase for tomato sauce.Tatoeba #8191036 by Pandaa, translation #2514125 by Hybrid
- Kivörösödtem, mint egy paradicsom.I reddened like a tomato.This example uses paradicsom in a simile for blushing.Tatoeba #7740873 by jegaevi, translation #4981312 by PvtMarc
- Ez nem vér, hanem paradicsomszósz.It isn't blood. It's tomato sauce.This example demonstrates the use of paradicsom in a sentence clarifying what a substance is not.Tatoeba #8198091 by Pandaa, translation #7198372 by CK
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Anna and Gábor are preparing a salad in the kitchen.
- AnnaKérem, adj egy paradicsomot!Please, give me a tomato!
- GáborMilyen méretűt szeretnél?What size would you like?
- AnnaA legkisebb paradicsomt a választom.I choose the smallest tomato.
- GáborItt van, viszi!Here it is, take it!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tomato” translations and entries paradicsom, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries paradicsom, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
