Elidéznek

Elidéznek is a Hungarian verb form that appears as the third-person plural present tense of elidéz. The basic sense of elidéz is to evoke, conjure up, or summon forth something, especially in the realm of memory, imagery, or atmosphere. In usage, elidéznek typically describes a collective or external action by multiple subjects, who bring to mind or produce a certain mental or emotional effect for others. Common objects include emlékek, képek, hangulat vagy látvány.

Etymology and related forms. The verb is formed from idéz, meaning to evoke, quote, or summon up, with the prefix el-, which can give a sense of bringing something forth or producing it. A closely related term is felidéz, which more narrowly means to recall or call to mind a memory or image. While felidéz often emphasizes internal recall, elidéz can carry a stronger connotation of actively creating or presenting an effect externally, for an audience or observer.

Usage and register. Elidéznek appears mainly in literary, journalistic, or analytical prose rather than casual speech. It is common in discussions of film, theatre, prose, or visual art when describing how a work evokes a past era, mood, or scene. Typical collocations include emlékeket idézik fel, képeket idéznek, vagy hangulatot idéznek elő, though those phrases use different verb constructions to express the same idea.

Example: A rendezők elidéznek egy régi időszak hangulatát a filmben. Translation: The directors conjure up the atmosphere of a past era in the film.