poharak

Poharak is the Hungarian plural form of pohár, meaning drinking glasses or cups. The term refers to the broad category of vessels designed to hold beverages, ranging from everyday water glasses to specialized stemware used for wine, champagne, beer, or spirits.

Materials and forms vary. Most poharak are made of glass or crystal, though plastic variants are common for casual use or travel. Common forms include tumblers for everyday drinks, borospohár (wine glass) for wine, and pezsgőspohár (champagne flute) for sparkling wine; there are also many beer glasses and a range of stemmed and stemless designs for different beverages.

Usage and context. Poharak are standard components of household tableware and hospitality service. In formal dining, different beverages are associated with specific poharak, and toasts are often made by lifting the glass. The term can also be used generically to refer to multiple glasses in a setting, such as during service or cleanup.

Language and regional notes. Poharak is specific to Hungarian; the singular is pohár. In neighboring languages, similar vessels exist but with different terms and plural forms (for example Czech uses pohár as the singular with poháry as the plural). The concept collectively describes the various vessels used to serve and drink beverages in Hungarian-speaking contexts.