Emlékezik

Emlékezik is a Hungarian verb meaning to remember or recall, often with a sense of reminiscence or reflection. It is used to speak about recalling past events, people, places, or experiences, whether in everyday conversation or in literary or journalistic contexts. The nuance ranges from personal memory to a more deliberate recollection or recounting of events.

Etymology: The verb derives from the noun emlék, meaning memory or reminder. Through this root, emlékezik conveys the act of keeping memory alive and bringing it to mind.

Usage and related terms: Emlékezik is commonly used with phrases that refer to the past, such as emlékezik a múltra or emlékezik a régi időkre. It is closely related to emlékszik, a more everyday form of “to remember from memory.” Other related verbs include felidéz (to evoke or recall) and megemlékezik (to commemorate publicly, to pay tribute). Distinctions in nuance often guide choice: emlékezik emphasizes recollection, while megemlékezik emphasizes public remembrance or commemoration.

Grammatical notes: Emlékezik is a standard Hungarian verb and conjugates with the usual person endings in present, past, and other tenses. Like many memory-related verbs, it frequently appears in narrative or reflective contexts and can be combined with adverbial phrases that specify the time or subject of the memory.

See also: emlékezik vs emlékszik, emlék, emlékezés, felidéz, megemlékezik. Cultural note: memory and remembrance hold a notable place in Hungarian discourse, including commemorations, anniversaries, and historical reflection, where emlékezik is a common linguistic tool for expressing recall.