Hungarian · Food & Drink
Étel
food / dish / meal
Beginnernoun
Definition
Any nutritious substance consumed as food.
Example
Finom étel volt a vacsora.
Dinner was delicious food.
Etymology
'Étel' originates from the Proto-Uralic root '*edė', relating to eating. It has evolved in Hungarian to refer to any type of food or dish.
How & Where It’s Used
'Étel' is prevalent in both spoken and written Hungarian, used in formal and informal settings when discussing food or meals, recognized throughout Hungary.