Tudnivaló

Tudnivaló is a Hungarian noun meaning a piece of knowledge considered noteworthy, commonly rendered in English as a trivia item or tidbit. It denotes a short, easily digestible fact that may be of interest to readers or listeners. The plural form tudnivalók is used for collections or lists of such facts. In everyday language the term can refer to a single interesting fact as well as to a curated set of trivia.

Etymology: The word is built from the verb tudni, to know, and a suffix commonly interpreted as indicating something worth knowing. Thus tudnivaló roughly translates to “something you should know” or “a fact worth knowing.” The sense is close to the notions of trivia or a tidbit in other languages.

Usage and nuance: Tudnivaló typically carries a light, non-essential connotation and emphasizes novelty rather than depth. It can describe an isolated fact, an interesting aside in a larger article, or a short category of highlights. In Hungarian media, tudnivalók may appear as boxed facts, sidebars, or social-media posts and are often curated to entertain or educate without requiring extensive background.

Related terms: érdekesség (an interesting fact), trivia, factoid. Tudnivaló exists as a flexible label in education, journalism, and everyday speech for concise, approachable knowledge.