Felnyitott

Felnyitott is a Hungarian adjective formed from the verb nyitni with the prefix fel-, which conveys the sense of “opened” or “opened up.” It describes something that has been made open, such as a window, door, container, or space, and can also be used metaphorically to indicate disclosure or revelation.

Etymology and use in grammar

The word combines the prefix fel- (up, open) with the past passive participle nyitott (opened). As an adjective, felnyitott agrees with the noun it modifies in number and is used attributively (felnyitott ablak) or predicatively (Az ablak felnyitott). It is commonly employed for tangible openings as well as for figurative openings, such as ideas or information being exposed.

Typical uses and examples

Common contexts involve physical objects that have been opened, for example: felnyitott ablak (an opened window), felnyitott ajtó (an opened door). Metaphorically, it can describe things revealed or made accessible, e.g., felnyitották a problémák gyökerét (they revealed the root of the problems) or felnyitott szemekben néz (look with opened eyes). In contrast to felnyitott, other related forms include nyitott (open) and kinyitott (also meaning opened, with a slightly different nuance). The phrase felnyitva can be used to express “being opened,” as in “felnyitva áll a kapu” (the gate stands open).

Related terms and usage notes

Felnyitott is part of a family of verbs and participles derived from nyitni. It is best understood in everyday Hungarian as a natural way to describe something that has been opened or brought into an open state, whether literally or figuratively. See also nyitás, kinyitás, nyitott.