téli

Téli is a Hungarian adjective meaning “winter-related” or “of winter.” It is used to describe nouns associated with the winter season, such as weather, clothing, activities, or events. Common examples include téli ruházat (winter clothing), téli sportok (winter sports), and téli esték (winter evenings). The form is typically placed before the noun it modifies.

Etymology and related forms: The word téli is formed from tél, the noun for winter, with the adjectival suffix -i. It is part of a group of seasonal adjectives in Hungarian, alongside nyári (summer), tavaszi (spring), and őszi (autumn). The standard spelling is téli.

Usage notes: In Hungarian, téli, like other adjectives, agrees with the noun it modifies but does not vary for number or gender. It can be used in a wide range of contexts to denote things characteristic of or occurring in winter, including months, holidays, landscapes, and activities. It is common in both everyday language and written text, including journalism, literature, and academic writing.

See also: Nyári, Tavaszi, Őszi, Tél (the season itself), Seasonal adjectives in Hungarian.