üllati

Állati is a Hungarian word that most often functions as an adjective derived from állat, meaning animal. It has two principal uses in standard language. In everyday speech, állati acts as an informal intensifier meaning “extremely” or “really,” as in állati jó (really good) or állati gyors (extremely fast). This colloquial sense is common in conversation and popular media, but it is usually avoided in formal writing.

In a more literal sense, állati can describe something related to animals, for example in phrases like állati világ (the animal world) or állati fajok (animal species). In zoological or educational contexts, neutral terms are often preferred, but állati appears in various natural history or casual contexts to evoke an animal-related idea.

Capitalization and usage in proper names: the form Állati may appear capitalized in titles, brand names, or other proper nouns, but outside such contexts it follows ordinary capitalization rules.

Usage notes: as a colloquial intensifier, állati carries a casual, sometimes playful or rough edge, and its acceptability depends on the setting and audience. It is widely understood in Hungarian, but speakers choose the form according to level of formality.

Related terms include állat (animal) and phrases built with állati to indicate the animal world or animal-related concepts.