Elmulasztott

Elmulasztott is a Hungarian past participle and adjective derived from the verb elmulaszt, meaning to miss, neglect, or fail to attend. It describes something that was not done or an event that did not take place, typically due to non-attendance, oversight, or circumstances beyond one’s control. As a modifier, it can refer to actions, deadlines, or appointments, for example elmulasztott határidő (missed deadline) or elmulasztott találkozó (missed appointment). As a finite verb form, it appears in inflected moods and persons: elmulasztottam (I missed), elmulasztottad (you missed), and so on.

Etymology and form: elmulasztott is formed by adding the prefix el- to mulaszt (to fail or neglect) and finishing with the past participle suffix -ott. The related noun is elmulasztás (omission, neglect) and the infinitive verb is elmulasztani (to miss or neglect).

Usage notes: Elmulasztott emphasizes the failure to perform a required or expected action, often implying some degree of negligence or unavoidable circumstance. It is not identical to elfellejtett, which centers on forgetting. In everyday speech, elmulasztott can convey both purposeful and accidental misses, depending on context.

Examples: "Elmulasztottam a határidőt." (I missed the deadline.) "Elmulasztottuk a találkozót." (We missed the appointment.) "Az elmulasztott lehetőség" (the missed opportunity) illustrates its nominal use.

See also: elmulasztás, elmulasztani, elmarad.