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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHungarian Goulash
/hʌŋˈɡɛəriən ˈɡuːlɑːʃ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A traditional Hungarian dish made of meat, typically beef, cooked with vegetables and seasoned with paprika.
"On a cold winter evening, nothing warms the soul like a bowl of Hungarian goulash." - 2
A dish that can vary in ingredients and preparation, often served as a hearty stew.
"The restaurant's menu featured a variation of Hungarian goulash with added potatoes and carrots."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'goulash' originates from the Hungarian word 'gulyás', which means 'herdsman'. It refers to a traditional stew of meat and vegetables, often seasoned with paprika. The dish has evolved over centuries, influenced by various cultures in Central Europe, particularly during the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hungarian Goulash" is said worldwide
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goulash hongrois
Transliteration: goulash on-grois
"Le goulash hongrois est un plat réconfortant."
ungarisches Gulasch
Transliteration: un-gar-ish-es goo-lash
"Das ungarische Gulasch ist sehr beliebt in Deutschland."
gulasch ungherese
Transliteration: goo-lash oon-ge-re-se
"Il gulasch ungherese è un piatto ricco e saporito."
goulash húngaro
Transliteration: goo-lash oon-ga-ro
"El goulash húngaro es perfecto para el invierno."
goulash húngaro
Transliteration: goo-lash oon-ga-ro
"O goulash húngaro é um prato muito saboroso."
हंगेरियन गौलाश
Transliteration: hangeryan gaulash
"हंगेरियन गौलाश सर्दियों में खाने के लिए एक बेहतरीन व्यंजन है।"
匈牙利炖牛肉
Transliteration: xiōngyálì dùn niúròu
"匈牙利炖牛肉是一道非常受欢迎的菜。"
헝가리식 굴라시
Transliteration: heongarisi gulla-si
"헝가리식 굴라시는 추운 날에 먹기 좋은 요리입니다."
ハンガリー風グーラッシュ
Transliteration: hangarī-fū gūrasshu
"ハンガリー風グーラッシュは寒い日にぴったりの料理です。"
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