Fennmaradhatatlan

Fennmaradhatatlan is a Hungarian adjective used to describe something that cannot fade, be erased, or be removed from memory or existence. It conveys a sense of permanent or indelible persistence, often applied to memories, traces, impressions, or reputations that endure over time. The term frequently appears in literary, historical, and cultural contexts, where a strong, lasting impact is emphasized.

Etymology and formation: The word is built from fennmaradás, meaning persistence or continuation, combined with the suffix -atatlan, which denotes a quality that cannot be or is not subject to a certain action. The result is an adjective that stresses irremovability or enduring presence, beyond ordinary durability.

Usage: Fennmaradhatatlan is commonly used with nouns in attributive position, for example fennmaradhatatlan nyom (an indelible mark) or fennmaradhatatlan emlék (an indelible memory). It often carries a slightly elevated or lyrical tone and is preferred in formal writing, memoirs, or analytical prose when stressing lasting significance. It is closely related to, but stronger than, synonyms like maradandó (lasting) or megmaradó (remaining).

Examples:

- A háború után fennmaradhatatlan emlék maradt a közösségben. (After the war, an indelible memory remained in the community.)

- A helyszínen hagyott tárgyak fennmaradhatatlan nyomot hagytak a hely történetében.

See also: maradandó, megmaradó, megdönthetetlen emlék (contextual equivalents). The term is largely literary and formal; in everyday speech, more common synonyms may be used depending on nuance.