Demonstrál

Demonstrál is a Hungarian verb meaning to demonstrate in the sense of showing how something works, proving a point with evidence, or illustrating an idea. It can also refer to taking part in a public demonstration or protest, depending on context. In everyday use, it often denotes presenting an example or experiment to support a claim or to make something clear.

Etymology and related forms: Demonstrál is a borrowed verb, stemming from Western European languages, likely via French démontrer or similar roots. The infinitive form is demonstrálni; the stem is demonstrál-. The verb forms a regular conjugation pattern for -ál/-ol/-ál verbs. Core forms include: present tense én demonstrálok, te demonstrálsz, ő demonstrál; mi demonstrálunk, ti demonstráltok, ők demonstrálnak. Past tense is demonstráltam, demonstráltál, demonstrált, demonstráltunk, demonstráltatok, demonstráltak. The past participle is demonstrált, used in compound tenses; the related noun demonstráció denotes a demonstration, while demonstrálás means the act of demonstrating.

Usage notes: In science, education, and everyday discourse, demonstrál is used to indicate showing or proving something by example, experiment, or reasoning. In political or public contexts, it can mean to participate in or organize a demonstration or protest, as in “részt venni egy demonstráción.” While closely related to bemutat (to present) and bizonyít (to prove), demonstrál emphasizes demonstration through evidence, illustration, or practical demonstration.

See also: Demonstráció, demonstrálás, bizonyít, bemutat. English equivalents include “to demonstrate,” “to illustrate,” and “to protest,” depending on context.