Felnyit

Felnyit is a Hungarian verb meaning to open up or to uncover, in both physical and figurative senses. It is used for making something accessible, revealed, or activated, ranging from a lid or door to data, information, or discussions.

Etymology and form: The verb is built from nyit (to open) with the prefix fel-, which adds the nuance of making something accessible or completed. In Hungarian, fel- is a separable prefix, so the prefix can appear before or after the direct object without changing the core meaning. Felnyit functions as a transitive verb and follows normal Hungarian conjugation patterns for prefixed verbs. Common forms include felnyitja (present), felnyitotta (past definite), and felnyitott (past indefinite or participle form).

Usage: Felnyit is used for physical openings such as doors, lids, or windows, and for figurative openings such as revealing data, opening a discussion, or making information available. In a sentence structure, the direct object can appear before or after the verb, reflecting the definite or indefinite nature of the object.

Examples:

- Felnyitotta az ablakot. (He opened the window.)

- Ő felnyitotta a borítékot. (He opened the envelope.)

- A kutatók felnyitották az adatokat. (The researchers opened up the data.)

See also: nyit, kinyit. The term sits within the broader set of Hungarian prefix verbs that express various aspects of opening, making felnyit a useful tool for both literal and metaphorical expressions.