ébreszteni

The Hungarian verb "ébreszteni" translates to "to awaken" or "to wake up" in English. It is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object, the person or thing being awakened. For instance, one might "ébreszteni valakit" (to wake someone up). The verb can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of rousing emotions, interest, or attention. For example, a story could "ébreszteni a kíváncsiságot" (awaken curiosity) in a reader.

The infinitive form is "ébreszteni". In its conjugated forms, it changes based on person, number, and tense. A common past tense form is "ébresztett" (woke up/awakened). The present tense for a third-person singular subject would be "ébreszt" (he/she/it wakes up/awakens).

The root of the word is related to "éber," meaning "awake" or "alert." This connection highlights the core meaning of rousing from a state of sleep or inactivity. The verb is frequently used in everyday language, from simple requests like "ébreszd fel a gyereket" (wake up the child) to more abstract concepts. Understanding "ébreszteni" is key to comprehending various expressions of arousal and initiation in the Hungarian language.