Felolvasni

Felolvasni is a Hungarian verb meaning to read aloud, i.e., to speak a written text so that others can hear it. It contrasts with olvasni, which commonly refers to silent reading. The infinitive felolvasni is combined with a noun or pronoun to form sentences such as “felolvasom a szöveget.” The act is named felolvasás, and a person who performs it can be described as felolvasó, while a book designed for practicing aloud reading may be called felolvasókönyv. In modern use the prefix fel- adds the sense of outward vocalization.

Conjugation follows standard Hungarian verb patterns. For example: én felolvasok, te felolvasol, ő felolvas, mi felolvasunk, ti felolvastok, ők felolvasnak. Past tense forms include felolvastam, felolvastál, felolvasott, etc. The separable nature of prefix verbs is present in constructions like “olvass fel” (read out) and in the infinitive felolvasni.

Usage and contexts: felolvasás is common in education to model pronunciation, prosody, and fluency, and in literary events, religious services, or public readings. It also plays a role in accessibility, making texts available to those who cannot read visually. With technology, text-to-speech systems and “felolvasó” programs provide automated felolvasást.

Related terms include olvasás, hangoskönyv (audiobook), and felolvasókönyv (reader book). Examples illustrate the distinction: “A tanár felolvasta a fejezetet.” “Kérem, olvassa fel a következő részt.”