Sokféle

Sokféle is a common Hungarian expression meaning “many kinds” or “various.” It is used to convey diversity within a category and does not denote a single, specific entity. The term appears in everyday speech, journalism, advertising, and other contexts where breadth or variety is emphasized.

Etymology and form: sok means “many” and féle means “kinds” or “types.” The combination forms a compound that functions as an attributive modifier before a noun. In standard usage, sokféle precedes and describes the noun it accompanies, often without altering its own form.

Usage and examples: The phrase is typically used to express a range of options or items, such as sokféle étel (many kinds of food), sokféle megoldás (many solutions), or sokféle vélemény (many opinions). It signals inclusivity of a broad set rather than a specific number. The expression is versatile across registers, from informal talk to more formal writing.

Branding and cultural references: While not a proper noun in itself, sokféle can appear as a title, slogan, or brand name in Hungarian media or cultural projects to suggest diversity or variety. In such cases the connotation is branding rather than a lexical definition.

See also: Hungarian language, diversity, variety, linguistic expressions in Hungarian.