édes
Édes is a Hungarian adjective meaning sweet. It describes the taste of foods and drinks with a sugary or pleasant flavor, but it can also be used more broadly to denote something agreeable or pleasant. In addition to describing taste, édes is employed in figurative senses to express endearment or warmth, for example in affectionate forms of address.
The word occurs in many common Hungarian compounds and phrases. Examples include édesvíz, meaning freshwater or
In literature and culture, the word édes appears in titles and expressions that convey tenderness or charm.
Pronunciation is generally with a long first vowel, and the final consonant is a soft, voiceless schwa-like