ébredés

Ébredés is a Hungarian noun meaning the act or process of waking from sleep. It is also used metaphorically to denote an awakening of awareness, insight, or consciousness, whether personal, social, or political. In everyday language it can refer to literally waking up or to a moment when someone becomes aware of something previously hidden or unclear—such as a realization, a new idea, or an ethical stance.

Etymology: The word derives from the verb ébred, to wake up. The suffix -és forms abstract nouns indicating a process or state of being. Related forms include felébredés (the act of waking up from sleep) and ébredő (awakening, as an adjective or participle).

Usage across contexts: In psychology and philosophy, ébredés may describe a shift in awareness or self-understanding. In literature, it can denote a character’s awakening to truth or to a new social reality. In political and social discourse, it is used to characterize periods of heightened public consciousness or reform movements, sometimes described as a social ébredés or awakening.

Overall, ébredés conveys both the literal sense of waking and the broader idea of coming to greater clarity or realization, applicable to individuals, communities, and collectives. It remains a flexible term in Hungarian discourse, often signaling a turning point or a new level of awareness.