Elidézi

Elidézi is the third-person singular present indicative form of the Hungarian verb elidéz, which means to evoke, conjure up, or bring to mind. The verb is transitive and typically takes a direct object referring to memories, images, moods, or atmospheres that are made vivid or recalled in someone.

Etymology and meaning: elidéz is formed from the prefix el- (indicating bringing forth or causing to arise) and the root idéz (to quote, to evoke). The combination conveys the act of producing or revealing mental images or associations through speech, art, or events. In use, elidézi often carries a sense of vivid or deliberate evocation, rather than a passive recall.

Usage: In standard Hungarian, elidézi is used with a direct object in the accusative. It is common in literary prose, journalism, film criticism, and academic writing to describe how a scene, artwork, or discourse triggers memories or creates an emotional or imaginative response. It is closely related to felidéz, which also means to recall or evoke but with a nuance more focused on bringing something back into consciousness.

Examples:

- A tájkép elidézi a nézőben a nyár hangulatát. (The landscape evokes the mood of summer in the viewer.)

- A beszéd elidézi a hallgatókban a nosztalgiát. (The speech evokes nostalgia in the audience.)

- A film zenéje elidézi a régi emlékeket. (The film’s music conjures up old memories.)

See also: elidéz, idéz, felidéz.