büdös

Büdös is a Hungarian adjective meaning "stinky," "foul-smelling," or "fetid." It is commonly used to describe unpleasant odors originating from various sources. The word can be applied to anything that emits a strong, offensive smell, such as spoiled food, garbage, body odor, or stagnant water.

The term is frequently encountered in everyday Hungarian conversation. For example, one might say "A szemét büdös" (The garbage is stinky) or "A zoknim büdös" (My socks are stinky). It can also be used more figuratively, though this is less common, to describe something unpleasant or disagreeable in a broader sense, similar to how "rotten" might be used in English. However, its primary and most direct meaning relates to olfactory unpleasantness.

The etymology of "büdös" is believed to be onomatopoeic, suggesting it originated from the sound or sensation associated with a bad smell. It is a fundamental part of the Hungarian vocabulary for describing sensory experiences.