Colours make language come alive. Whether you’re talking about your clothes, describing your favourite dish, or pointing to the sky, colour words are essential in everyday Hungarian. That’s why they’re one of the first vocabulary sets you should master.
This guide offers a simple yet powerful list of basic colour names in Hungarian. Each word comes with audio so you can hear how it’s pronounced by native speakers. It’s perfect for anyone starting Hungarian from scratch — or brushing up on the basics.
Most Common Colours in Hungarian
Here’s a selection of the most frequently used colours in Hungarian. These are the building blocks you’ll need for descriptions, questions, and even small talk.
| English | Hungarian with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| Red | piros |
| Pink | rózsaszín |
| Orange | narancssárga |
| Yellow | sárga |
| Brown | barna |
| Blue | kék |
| Purple | lila |
| Green | zöld |
| White | fehér |
| Black | fekete |
| Grey | szürke |
Tips for Using Colours in Conversation
In Hungarian, colour words are usually placed before the noun, just like in English. For example: piros alma means “red apple.” Some colours can also function as nouns, especially when talking in general (e.g., a kék – “the blue one”). Start practicing by identifying colourful objects around you in Hungarian — it’s an easy way to build daily habits.
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