Elkészül

Elkészül is a Hungarian verb meaning to become ready or to prepare oneself for a task, event, or situation. It is formed from the root készül (to prepare oneself, to get ready) with the prefix el-, which in many Hungarian verbs signals attainment of a state. The sense is generally intransitive: the subject reaches a state of readiness rather than performing an action on an external object. In practice, elkészül is often used to indicate that preparations or conditioning have reached completion and the subject is prepared for what lies ahead.

Usage and nuance: elkészül describes the act of arriving at readiness, typically after some preparatory work or time. It can refer to people, groups, or sometimes situations that become ready. For actions on objects, Hungarian more commonly uses elkészíteni (to prepare or make something) or the passive form elkészült (has been prepared or is ready). The verb felkészül is also common when highlighting preparation for a specific purpose or event (the focus is on preparation for a task).

Grammar: elkészül follows the regular conjugation pattern of the -ül/-ül verbs. It is used without a direct object and takes standard Hungarian subject-verb agreement. The past participle form is elkészült, which is used to state that something has become ready; the nominal form related to the act is elkészülés.

Etymology: the prefix el- combined with készül reflects attainment of a ready state, derived from the root meaning to prepare oneself.

See also: készül, elkészít, elkészült, felkészülés.