Felnyeldése

Felnyeldése is a Hungarian noun used in literary and media criticism to describe the moment or process by which hidden information, motives, or truths are revealed to the audience. The term is a compound formed with the prefix fel- indicating upward or completion and a root associated with uncovering, and is commonly translated as "unveiling" or "revelation" in English-language discussions.

In usage, felnyeldése refers to a narrative or performative technique whereby a concealed element—such as a character's secret, a plot twist, or a withheld intention—is disclosed, often through dialogue, a visual cue, or a symbolic object. It is distinguished from exposition in that it emphasizes the moment of revelation rather than the mere provision of information; it often carries thematic weight, affecting character perception and narrative direction.

The term is not uniformly standardized and appears mainly in Hungarian academic or critical writing. It may be employed alongside related concepts such as revelatory moment, disclosure, or mise-en-scène devices. Some scholars discuss felnyeldése in relation to irony, suspense, or dramaturgy, noting that the effect hinges on timing, perspective, and audience interpretation.

See also: revelation, unveiling, disclosure, narrative technique. References for the term are limited and largely confined to Hungarian-language criticism.