sóval

Sóval is a Hungarian expression formed from the noun só (salt) plus the instrumental suffix -val, meaning "with salt." It is used to indicate that something is seasoned, accompanied, or prepared with salt. In cooking and food descriptions, sóval specifies salt as an ingredient or seasoning.

In Hungarian grammar, the suffix -val/-vel denotes accompaniment or means. Therefore sóval answers questions such as "with what?" or "how is it seasoned?" in sentences describing flavor, preparation, or presentation. It is common in recipes, menus, and everyday speech to convey that salt is part of the preparation or serving.

Examples include: "A levest sóval ízesítják" (They season the soup with salt). "A húst sóval és borssal fűszerezik" (The meat is seasoned with salt and pepper). "Tálalva van sóval" (It is served with salt).

Notes: sóval is not a standalone noun but a grammatical construction that attaches to só to form an instrumental phrase. It is widely interchangeable with other instrumental phrases such as "borssal" (with pepper) when describing seasoning or accompaniment in Hungarian. Its usage is common in culinary contexts as well as in general descriptions of prepared foods.