Elvesztettem

Elvesztettem is a Hungarian phrase and verb form meaning "I lost" or "I have lost." It is the first-person singular past tense form of the verb elveszíteni, which means to lose. The prefix el- signals completion or separation, and the -ettem ending marks past tense with the speaker as the subject. In everyday Hungarian, elvesztettem is used to indicate the loss of tangible objects (for example, Elvesztettem a kulcsaimat – I have lost my keys) as well as more abstract losses (Elvesztettem a reményt – I have lost hope). Because it is a complete thought, it can stand as a sentence on its own.

In culture and media, Elvesztettem has been used as a title or motif in various Hungarian-language works, including songs and poems, reflecting themes of searching, regret, and recollection. The phrase's emotional resonance, coupled with its concise structure, makes it a common choice for expressive titles or lines.

Linguistically, Elvesztettem demonstrates how Hungarian forms past tense and personal possession, and it illustrates how verbs of losing are constructed in the language. The form is specific to the first person singular; other subjects yield different forms of the same verb stem, such as elveszítesz (you lose), elveszíti (he/she loses).

See also: elveszíteni, Hungarian verbs, loss in literature.