Tölteni
Tölteni is a Hungarian verb meaning to fill or to stuff. It is used in a wide range of contexts, from everyday actions to culinary terms. In cooking, it describes filling a hollow or container with a mixture, such as meat, rice, or vegetables, with töltött paprika (stuffed peppers) and töltött káposzta (stuffed cabbage) being well-known examples.
Etymology and related forms: The word derives from the root töltr- with the infinitive suffix -ni. Related
Usage notes: Tölteni is transitive and typically takes a direct object when indicating what is being filled,
Cultural context: Beyond general use, töltési concepts are central to several traditional Hungarian dishes known by
See also: töltés, töltelék, töltő, töltött paprika, töltött káposzta.