Felhívtuk

Felhívtuk is a Hungarian verb form that functions as the past tense for the first person plural of the verb felhívni, meaning to call up, to phone, or to summon. The prefix fel- combined with hív implies initiating contact or drawing someone’s attention, and the word can cover both phone calls and deliberate summons or appeals, depending on context. In everyday language, felhívtuk is most commonly understood as “we called” or “we phoned,” but it can also convey “we summoned” in a broader sense.

Morphologically, felhívtuk is a finite verb form indicating first-person plural and definite past tense. The root hív means “to call,” while the prefix fel- adds a sense of beginning or initiating action. The form is transitive, requiring a direct object when the action targets a specific person or entity (for example, a person, an organization, or a service). The object is often expressed explicitly (Felhívtuk a rendőrséget), while in other contexts the object may be understood from prior discourse.

Usage notes: felhívtuk appears in narration or reporting of past events, such as telling what actions were taken. It can be used in formal or informal registers, and it accommodates a range of direct objects—from individuals to institutions. Related terms include felhívás (an appeal or call) and felhívni (to call up, to phone, or to summon).

Examples: Felhívtuk Tomit a találkozó időpontjáról. Felhívtuk az ügyfélszolgálatot. Felhívtuk a figyelmet egy fontos problémára.