Felkapcsolta

Felkapcsolta is a Hungarian verb meaning turned on or switched on. It is formed by combining the verb kapcsolni, which means to switch or connect, with the prefix fel-, which can convey initiation or activation of a state. The expression is used to describe the action of activating electrical devices, lights, or systems. The base infinitive is felkapcsolni, and its finite forms follow standard Hungarian conjugation rules. For example, present tense forms include én felkapcsolok, te felkapcsolsz, ő felkapcsol, mi felkapcsolunk, ti felkapcsoltok, ők felkapcsolnak. The past tense form felkapcsolta is the third-person singular, typically used with a definite object, as in felkapcsolta a villanyt.

Etymology and morphology: the prefix fel- adds a sense of beginning or bringing into an active state, while kapcsolni denotes the act of switching or connecting. The combination yields a verb that emphasizes initiating the operation of turning something on. Related forms include felkapcsolt (simple past, masculine singular) and felkapcsolva (past passive-like participle or adverbial form).

Usage and nuance: felkapcsolta is common in contexts involving electrical devices, lighting, or systems. It is often used interchangeably with bekapcsolta in everyday speech, though bekapcsol is generally more common for turning devices on, while felkapcsol emphasizes activation of a state or a particular switch or control position.

Examples:

- Miután hazaért, felkapcsolta a villanyt.

- A kapcsolót megérintve felkapcsolta a számítógépet.

See also: kapcsolni, bekapcsolás.