Elismer

Elismer is a Hungarian verb meaning to acknowledge, recognize, or admit. It is used to state that a fact is accepted as true, that a claim is recognized as legitimate, or that someone’s contribution is acknowledged. The word can be applied in informal conversation as well as in formal or legal contexts, for example when admitting a debt, recognizing a fault, or acknowledging an achievement.

Etymology and meaning nuances: Elismer is formed with the verb ismer (to know) and the prefix el-, producing a sense of bringing knowledge to a conclusion or acceptance. It is related to other terms such as elismerés (recognition or acknowledgment) and elismerő (acknowledging, approving). Be aware of nuances with related verbs: beismer means to confess or admit guilt, while felismer can mean to identify or recognize someone or something.

Conjugation and usage: Elismer is a regular verb in the present indicative. Typical forms are: én elismerem, te elismered, ő elismeri, mi elismerjük, ti elismeritek, ők elismerik. Past tenses use forms such as elismertem (I acknowledged) and elismerte (he/she acknowledged). It is transitive and usually takes a direct object in the accusative, for example: “elismeri az igazságot” (he acknowledges the truth), “elismerte adósságát” (he acknowledged the debt).

Noun form and usage: The associated noun elismerés refers to recognition or acknowledgement, and can denote formal acknowledgment, appreciation, or a recognition award. For instance, “az elismerés kivívása” means earning recognition.

See also: elismerés, beismer, felismer.