Korty

Korty

Meaning:

sip / gulp (regardless of the amount / the “size” of the swallow)

Pronunciation:

Example sentences:

Egy korty víz nem fogja elvenni a szomjamat.

One sip of water won’t kill my thirst.

[One sip water not will-it away-take the thirst-my]

Csak egy kortyot kérek, kóstolónak!

I just want one sip, just to try!

[Only one sip(acc) want-I, taste-for!]

Related terms:

éhes – hungry

éhség – hunger

falat – bite, bit, mouthful

ital – drink

kaja – food

szomj – thirst

szomjas – thirsty

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