Elvonni

Elvonni is a Hungarian verb meaning to remove, withdraw, or divert something from its use, source, or recipient. It is a transitive action and is commonly used when referring to diverting attention, taking resources away from a pool, or depriving someone of a right or privilege. The prefix el- adds a sense of separation or removal to the verb vonni (to pull, to take).

Senses and usage

- Diverting attention or interest: elvonni a figyelmet vmiről. Example: A fő beszéd elvonta a figyelmet a problémáról.

- Withdrawing or siphoning off resources: elvonni forrásokat vagy pénzt. Example: A kormány elvonta a forrásokat a közoktatásból.

- Removing or depriving in a broader sense: elvonni jogokat vagy lehetőségeket. Example: Az intézmény a jogokat elvonja egyes dolgozóktól.

Distinction from related verbs

- Elvonni vs. elvenni: elvonni typically emphasizes removal from use or diversion of a source (withdrawal, redirection), rather than simply taking something away from someone’s possession. Elvenni more often means to take something away from someone physically or to deprive someone of an item they possess. In practice, there is overlap, but the nuance of elvonni focuses on reallocation or distraction rather than just possession.

Etymology and form

- The verb is formed from the root vonni (to pull, to take) with the prefix el-, signaling separation or removal. It is used with objects in the accusative and can appear in various tenses and moods as a standard Hungarian verb.

See also

- elvenni

- elvonás (withdrawal, diversion)