víz
[ˈviːz]
The Hungarian word for water is víz.
víz refers to the inorganic compound H₂O.
Meaning: inorganic compound H₂O (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the word in a sentence, the form may change depending on its role. Use vizet when water is the direct object of a verb, such as when you are drinking water. To express being inside or immersed in the liquid, use vízben. If you are describing movement toward the water, use vízhez.
Did you know?
- The Hungarian word víz is a linguistic relative of the Finnish word vesi and the Estonian word vesi. These languages belong to the Uralic family, which is separate from the Indo-European family used by most of Europe.
- In Hungarian, the word víz is used in the expression vízbe csúszik, which literally means 'slips into the water' but is used to say a plan has failed.
- In Hungarian folklore, élő víz or 'living water' is a magical substance used to heal wounds or bring the dead back to life.
Examples in context
- Itt is a víz.Here is the water.This sentence is useful for pointing out the location of the víz.Tatoeba #9987828 by Cabo, translation #7775971 by Mohamedzakaria
- A víz az élet.Water is life.This sentence is useful for expressing the importance of víz.Tatoeba #7582378 by maaster, translation #3861611 by Hybrid
- Ez a víz iható.This water is good to drink.This sentence is useful for describing whether the víz is drinkable.Tatoeba #2656515 by Muelisto, translation #58292 by CK
- Egy pohár vizet kérek, köszönöm!Can I have a glass of water, please?
- 386 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Tamás and Anna are at a restaurant.
- TamásSzeretnél egy pohár vizet?Would you like a glass of water?
- AnnaIgen, köszönöm, nagyon szomjas vagyok.Yes, thank you, I am very thirsty.
- TamásCsak hideg vízre gondolsz?Do you only mean cold water?
- AnnaIgen, hideg víz legyen.Yes, let it be cold water.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “water” translations and entries víz, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
