csodát

Csodát is the accusative singular form of the Hungarian noun csoda, which means miracle or wonder. The base form of the word is csoda, with the plural csodák. In everyday language csoda refers to an event or occurrence that is perceived as extraordinary, supernatural, or remarkably fortunate, and it can also be used more loosely to describe something surprising or impressive.

In Hungarian grammar, csodát is used as a definite direct object. The -t ending marks the definite accusative, a nuance that appears with certain verbs and contexts. For example, you might say “Láttam a csodát” (I saw the miracle) or “Isten csodát tett” (God performed a miracle). The corresponding plural form is csodákat, as in “Láttam a csodákat” (I saw the miracles). Beyond literal miracles, csoda and its forms can be used in figurative expressions such as “nagy csoda” (a great wonder) or “csodát történt” (a miracle happened, commonly rendered as “csoda történt” in standard usage).

Etymologically, csoda is a native Hungarian word with long-standing usage in religious, literary, and folk contexts. It is related to other Uralic terms for notions of wonder or marvel and has retained a broad range of meanings—from divine signs to extraordinary events in everyday life. In modern Hungarian, csodát appears in news and culture writing to convey extraordinary or remarkable occurrences, whether supernatural in nature or simply highly unexpected.