Depresszióvá

Depresszióvá is a Hungarian grammatical form used to express a transition into the state of depression. It is formed from the noun depresszió with the suffix -vá, creating depresszióvá, and it is typically used with verbs of becoming, such as válik or alakul. The construction marks the resulting state rather than describing a current condition by itself, e.g., depresszióvá válik = becomes depressed, depresszióvá alakul = develops into depression.

Usage and nuance: depresszióvá is not a standalone medical term. It describes a process or change in state, often in neutral or descriptive contexts such as journalism, psychology discussions, or everyday language. It is commonly contrasted with expressions that describe entering depression more physically or dosed differently, such as depresszióba esik (falls into depression) or depressziós tüneteket tapasztal (experiences depressive symptoms). The form is most naturally used with verbs like válik, alakul, or válik depresszióvá and can appear in past, present, or future constructions.

Examples: A stressz depresszióvá válhat. A krónikus izoláció depresszióvá alakulhat. Egyes emberek képesek depresszióvá válni hosszú idő alatt, mások gyorsabban reagálnak.

Grammatical notes: The suffix -vá/-vé is a predicative complement marker used after verbs of becoming to indicate the new state. It harmonizes with the phonology and vowel harmony of the preceding stem. In clinical or diagnostic language, depresszió—a mood disorder—may be used, with depression described by medical terms rather than the -vá form. If experiencing depressive symptoms, professional help is recommended.