Felvesz

Felvesz is a Hungarian verb formed with the prefix fel- attached to venni (to take). It is transitive and its meaning shifts with context, making it a versatile verb in everyday and formal language. The basic sense is “to take up” or “to take,” but it expands to several related actions.

Common meanings include:

- To pick up or lift a physical object from a surface. Example: Felvette a könyvet az asztalról. (She picked up the book from the table.)

- To put on clothing or accessories. Example: Felvette a kabátot. (She put on the coat.)

- To hire or employ someone. Example: A cég felvette az új dolgozót. (The company hired the new worker.)

- To admit or enroll someone in an institution or program. Example: Felvettek az egyetemre. (They were admitted to the university.)

- To receive or collect something delivered or handed over. Example: Felvette a csomagot a postán. (He picked up the package at the post office.)

- To record or film a scene, performance, or conversation. Example: A rendező felvette a beszélgetést. (The director recorded the interview.)

Noun forms related to felvesz include felvétel, which can mean a recording or an admission, and felvételi, which refers to an admission process or exam. These nouns reflect the core senses of taking up, recording, or admitting.

Grammatical notes:

Felvesz is the basic form of a prefixed verb; it follows the standard conjugation pattern of venni with the prefix fel-. The exact present and past forms vary with subject and tense, but the prefix indicates the directional sense of “up/ onto” in relation to the action described.