Elidézhetnek

Elidézhetnek is a Hungarian verb form that expresses possibility. It is the third-person plural present potential form of the verb elidéz, itself derived from idéz, meaning to evoke, conjure up, or call forth. The prefix el- adds a sense of bringing something outward or producing a response. Therefore elidézhetnek means “they may evoke” or “they can conjure up,” typically referring to stimuli that can trigger memories, images, feelings, or atmospheres in a viewer or listener.

Usage notes and nuance: The expression is common in literary, analytical, or evaluative contexts where one discusses the capacity of something (such as a work of art, a scene, a scent, or a situation) to provoke an inner experience in others. It is less about literal act of quoting and more about triggering an emotional or cognitive reaction. The form is usually used with a plural subject, for example “A képek elidézhetnek emlékeket.”

Related forms and contrasts: A closely related verb is felidéz, which emphasizes recalling or bringing back memories more directly. Without the el- prefix, idéz can mean to quote or to evoke in a broader sense, depending on context; elidézhetnek specifically highlights external triggering of responses by external stimuli.

Examples:

- A festmény elidézhet emlékeket a nézőkben.

- Az illat elidézhet hangulatokat és fényképeket idézhet fel bennünk.

See also: idéz, felidéz. These terms cover evoke, quote, and recall in various nuances within Hungarian.