Fennmaradunk

Fennmaradunk is a Hungarian verb form meaning we remain, we survive, or we endure. It comes from fennmaradni, the infinitive meaning to remain or to persist, with fenn- functioning as a prefix and maradni meaning to stay. The combined sense emphasizes continuity or resilience in the face of difficulty.

Grammatically, fennmaradunk is the first-person plural present indicative form of fennmaradni. The verb is intransitive, typically describing people, groups, institutions, or systems that continue to exist or endure over time. Like other Hungarian verbs, it forms other tenses and moods by combining with auxiliary suffixes and personal endings; for example, fennmaradtunk would express “we remained.”

Usage and nuance, fennmaradunk is commonly employed in contexts of crisis, challenge, or ongoing operation. It can refer to individuals weathering hardship, organizations surviving economic pressures, or natural systems persisting despite adverse conditions. In journalism, literature, and everyday speech, the word conveys a sense of resilience and continuity rather than mere passive existence.

Related terms include fennmaradni (to remain) and related verbs such as kitartani (to persevere) or túlélni (to survive). It is important to distinguish fennmaradni from fenntartani (to maintain), which has a different semantic field related to keeping something in a particular state.

Example: A város fennmarad a nehézségek ellenére. The city remains despite the difficulties. This term highlights endurance, continuity, and the ability to endure over time.