káposztás

Káposztás is a Hungarian adjective and noun that generally refers to something made with or containing cabbage. It can be used to describe a dish or a person associated with cabbage.

As a descriptor for food, káposztás most commonly appears in the name of dishes. For example, káposztás tészta is a popular Hungarian pasta dish where the pasta is cooked and then mixed with sautéed cabbage, often seasoned with paprika and other spices. Another common usage is in the context of stuffed cabbage rolls, known as töltött káposzta, where káposztás might be used to imply a cabbage-based filling or sauce.

Beyond specific dishes, káposztás can sometimes be used informally to describe someone who is particularly fond of cabbage or perhaps works with it, though this usage is less frequent. The word itself derives from "káposzta," the Hungarian word for cabbage. The "-ás" suffix indicates a connection or association with the root word. Its meaning is straightforward and directly linked to its agricultural and culinary significance in Hungary.