Elkezddik

Elkezddik is a nonstandard Hungarian spelling that appears mainly in informal writing. It is typically a misspelling of the standard verb forms elkezdődik or kezdődik, both of which convey the idea that something begins or starts, depending on the context.

Origin and form

The canonical forms come from the verb kezd, in its intransitive sense “to begin,” with the prefix el- forming elkezdődik or the simple form kezdődik. Hungarian orthography does not recognize the double d sequence in this position, and the lack of the vowel í or ő (as in kezddik) makes elkezddik nonstandard. The incorrect variant often arises from phonetic spelling, fast typing, or automatic corrections in digital input.

Usage and examples

In standard usage, you would typically say: A koncert 8 órakor kezdődik. or A megbeszélés holnap kezdődik. A formával elkezddik is sometimes seen in online text, but it is generally understood as a misspelling and is not appropriate in formal writing. If encountered, it is best corrected to kezdődik or elkezdődik, depending on the intended nuance.

Notes

Elkezddik is not listed in Hungarian dictionaries as a valid form. Correcting it helps maintain standard orthography, especially in editorial contexts. When in doubt, use kezdődik for “begins” or, with the prefix, elkezdődik for events that are starting, while ensuring the sentence fits the intended meaning.

See also

Hungarian orthography; common misspellings in Hungarian; Hungarian verb conjugation.