Felügyel

Felügyel is a Hungarian verb meaning to supervise or oversee. It is transitive and typically used with a direct object, such as people, activities, or facilities. The prefix fel- conveys taking charge or assuming supervisory responsibility, forming the meaning from the base verb ügyel, which means to attend to or heed a matter. The combined form is commonly used in administrative, educational, and organizational contexts.

Etymology and related forms: Felügyel derives from the older verb ügyel with the productive prefix fel-, indicating a higher level of oversight. In this sense, felügyel is part of a family of words related to supervision, such as felügyelet (supervision) and felügyelő (a supervisor).

Usage and nuance: Felügyel denotes active oversight over a process, group, or area. It is often used for formal or institutional supervision, such as a teacher supervising students, a manager supervising a team, or authorities supervising a facility or operation. The noun felügyelet refers to the act or system of supervision, while felügyelő denotes the person who performs the supervision.

Conjugation and examples: In the present tense, a common form is ő felügyel (he supervises), and mi felügyelünk (we supervise). The imperative forms are felügyelj (you supervise) and felügyeljetek (you all supervise). Past tense forms include felügyeltem (I supervised) and felügyelt (supervised, he/she supervised). Examples: A tanár felügyeli a diákokat. A hatóság felügyeli a piacot.

Translations and see also: Felügyel translates as to supervise or oversee. Related terms include felügyelet (supervision) and felügyelő (supervisor).