szavak
The English phrase "words" is translated into Hungarian as szavak.
szavak refers to the plural form of a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of szavak is szó. When szavak is used as the direct object of a verb, it often takes the accusative suffix -at to become szavakat. Additionally, the singular szó can take the instrumental suffix -val to mean "with a word" (szóval).
Did you know?
- The word szó is the root for the Hungarian word for 'vocabulary' (szókincs), which literally translates to 'word treasure'.
- In Hungarian, the word szó can refer to a 'promise' or a 'pledge'. To 'keep your word' is expressed as szót tartani, which literally means 'to hold a word'.
- When discussing elections or parliamentary sessions, the act of casting a 'vote' is expressed using the word for 'word' or 'voice' through szavazás.
Examples in context
- Új világ, új szavak.We need new words for a changing world.This sentence is useful for expressing the need for new terminology in a changing world using szavak.Tatoeba #11924500 by Cabo, translation #9718846 by ariarin
- Nem a szavak embere.He is a man of few words.This sentence is useful for describing a man of few szavak.Tatoeba #12988877 by maaster, translation #493766 by darinmex
- Nem találok rá szavakat.I don't have the words for that.This sentence is useful for expressing a lack of szavak for a specific situation.Tatoeba #414543 by szaby78, translation #12900386 by rul
- Szereted a levest?Do you like the soup?
- 119 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
László and Éva are discussing a poem they just read.
- LászlóSzereted ezeket a szavakat?Do you like these words?
- ÉvaIgen, nagyon szépek.Yes, they are very beautiful.
- LászlóMelyik szavak tetszenelek a legjobban?Which words do you like the most?
- ÉvaA második versszak szavai értenek.The words of the second stanza touch me.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
