szószedet

Szószedet is a term used in Hungarian linguistics and education to denote a list of words that may include translations, definitions, pronunciations, or grammatical information. It is typically organized alphabetically but can also be thematic or specialized. The primary purpose is to aid vocabulary acquisition, translation work, or linguistic analysis, rather than to provide full dictionary entries.

Common forms of szószedet include monolingual glossaries (Hungarian words with definitions in Hungarian), bilingual glossaries (for example English–Hungarian), thematic lists (such as food, travel, or technical terminology), frequency lists, and other specialized glossaries used in academic or professional domains. In pedagogical contexts, szószedetek accompany texts to support learning, provide quick reference, or facilitate reading comprehension.

Szószedet is related but distinct from a szótár (dictionary). A szótár aims to provide comprehensive lexical entries with detailed definitions, usage examples, etymology, and pronunciation, while a szószedet focuses on a curated set of words extracted for study or reference. Some language-education materials treat a szószedet as a vocabulary list or word collection drawn from a corpus or a particular text, sometimes organized by theme or difficulty level.

Etymology: the word szószedet is formed from szó, meaning word, combined with the suffix -szedet, which implies a collected set or compilation. The term is established in Hungarian lexicography as a label for word lists used in teaching, translation, and linguistic work. Related concepts include szókincs (vocabulary) and szótár (dictionary).