Emlékszel

Emlékszel is a Hungarian word that translates to "Do you remember?" or "Remember" in English. It is commonly used as a verb in the second-person singular, informal present tense. The word can be used in a variety of contexts, from recalling personal memories to reminding someone of a past event or obligation.

The root of the word is "emlék," which means "memory" or "memorial." The suffix "-szel" is a personal verb ending indicating the second-person singular, informal, present tense. Therefore, "emlékszel" literally means "you remember."

In everyday Hungarian conversation, "Emlékszel?" is often posed as a question to elicit shared recollections. For example, someone might ask a friend, "Emlékszel, amikor először találkoztunk?" which translates to "Do you remember when we first met?" It can also be used to prompt someone to recall something they might have forgotten, such as "Emlékszel, hogy el kell vinned a szemetet?" meaning "Do you remember you have to take out the trash?"

The informal nature of "emlékszel" implies a close relationship between the speaker and the listener. For more formal situations or when addressing multiple people, different verb conjugations would be used. The informal tone makes it a frequent choice in family settings, among friends, and in casual interactions.