Meaning
An apple with a high sugar content.
Cultural Background
Apples are the most produced fruit in Hungary. The 'Jonatán' variety was the national favorite for decades, known for its sweet-tart balance. Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county is the 'apple orchard' of Hungary. An apple from here is a mark of quality. The 'Golden Apple' (aranyalma) is a common motif in folk tales, representing wealth and health. Traditionally, a family would slice one sweet apple into as many pieces as there were family members to ensure they stayed together in the coming year.
Look for the color
In Hungary, redder apples are almost always the 'édes alma' varieties, while green ones are 'savanyú'.
Case endings
Don't forget to add '-t' when you are buying or eating the apple! (almát)
Meaning
An apple with a high sugar content.
Look for the color
In Hungary, redder apples are almost always the 'édes alma' varieties, while green ones are 'savanyú'.
Case endings
Don't forget to add '-t' when you are buying or eating the apple! (almát)
Variety names
If you want a guaranteed édes alma, look for 'Gála', 'Fuji', or 'Starking' labels.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'édes alma'.
Kérek két kiló ____ (sweet apples, accusative plural).
You need the plural (-k) and the accusative (-t) because you are asking for multiple items.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A: Szeretem az alma édes. B: Szeretem az édes almát.
The adjective must come first, and the object needs the accusative -t.
Match the Hungarian phrase with its English meaning.
1. Édes alma, 2. Savanyú alma, 3. Piros alma
Édes = sweet, Savanyú = sour, Piros = red.
Complete the dialogue at the market.
Árus: Milyen almát kér? Vevő: ____ kérek.
The accusative case is required for the object of the verb 'kér' (to ask for).
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Hungarian Apple Flavors
Édes (Sweet)
- • Gála
- • Starking
- • Fuji
Savanyú (Sour)
- • Granny Smith
- • Húsvéti rozmaring
Vegyes (Mixed)
- • Jonatán
- • Idared
Practice Bank
4 exercisesKérek két kiló ____ (sweet apples, accusative plural).
You need the plural (-k) and the accusative (-t) because you are asking for multiple items.
A: Szeretem az alma édes. B: Szeretem az édes almát.
The adjective must come first, and the object needs the accusative -t.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Édes = sweet, Savanyú = sour, Piros = red.
Árus: Milyen almát kér? Vevő: ____ kérek.
The accusative case is required for the object of the verb 'kér' (to ask for).
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, it is a general category for any sweet apple variety like Gala or Red Delicious.
Yes! 'Édes körte' (sweet pear), 'édes szamóca' (sweet strawberry).
Say: 'Kérek egy kiló édes almát.'
Savanyú alma (sour apple).
Because it is the object of the sentence (Accusative case).
Yes, but as 'édesem' or 'édes kisbaba', not usually with 'alma'.
Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county.
Yes, it's a common synonym, especially for very ripe fruit.
It is neutral and appropriate for all everyday situations.
Yes, especially in 'majonézes almasaláta'.
Related Phrases
savanyú alma
contrastsour apple
almás pite
builds onapple pie
vadalma
specialized formwild apple
édesburgonya
similarsweet potato
piros alma
similarred apple
