Időjárás (Weather)
This is a general term for weather in Hungarian. It’s used to talk about the weather in general terms.
Milyen az időjárás ma? – What is the weather like today?
Napsütés (Sunshine)
Literally translated as “sun’s shining,” it refers to sunny weather.
Szeretem a napsütést a tengerparton. – I love the sunshine at the seaside.
Felhő (Cloud)
It signifies a cloud or multiple clouds in the sky.
Tele van az ég felhőkkel. – The sky is full of clouds.
Csapadék (Precipitation)
This word encompasses all forms of precipitation, including rain, snow, sleet, etc.
Csapadék várható a hétvégén. – Precipitation is expected on the weekend.
Eső (Rain)
This means rain in Hungarian and is used specifically when talking about rain.
Esik az eső, vedd fel az esernyőd! – It’s raining, take your umbrella!
Hó (Snow)
Referring to snow, the term is particularly relevant during the Hungarian winter.
Hó fedte be a tájat egyik napról a másikra. – Snow covered the landscape from one day to the next.
Szél (Wind)
Szél pertains to the movement of air, wind.
Erős a szél ma, jobb ha belül maradsz. – The wind is strong today; it’s better if you stay inside.
Jégeső (Hail)
This term is specific to hail, the pellets of frozen rain.
Hirtelen jégeső kezdett el hullani. – Suddenly, hail began to fall.
Köd (Fog)
Köd means fog, which can lead to low visibility conditions.
Sűrű a köd, lassan vezess! – The fog is thick, drive slowly!
Deres (Frosty)
Deres characterizes weather that has frost or is frosty, often used on cold mornings.
Deres reggelen mindig nehéz elindulni otthonról. – It’s always hard to leave home on a frosty morning.
Vihar (Storm)
This word refers to any kind of storm, whether it involves rain, snow, or just strong winds.
A vihar olyan erős volt, hogy kidöntötte a fákat. – The storm was so strong that it knocked down the trees.
Meleg (Warm/Hot)
Meleg is the word for warm or hot temperatures and can refer to weather or temperature in general.
Meleg van ma, jó idő lesz a strandra. – It is warm today; it will be good weather for the beach.
Hűvös (Cool)
Hűvös denotes cooler temperatures but not necessarily cold.
Hűvös van ma reggel, viselj egy kabátot. – It’s cool this morning, wear a coat.
Hideg (Cold)
This refers specifically to cold temperatures or weather.
Ma igen hideg van, ne felejtsd el a kesztyűd. – It is very cold today, don’t forget your gloves.
Understanding these weather-related Hungarian words can make you more adept at interpreting forecasts and engaging in discussions about the climate. Plus, it’s a great way to start interacting with Hungarian speakers about a universally relevant topic—weather. Whether you’re planning a trip to Hungary or just looking to enhance your language skills, these terms are practical and useful additions to your vocabulary!