Inspirál

Inspirál is a Hungarian verb meaning to inspire—to fill someone with motivation, enthusiasm, or creativity, or to stimulate action or imagination in a person or group. It is commonly used in personal, artistic, and professional contexts, referring to a person, work, or idea that motivates others to act or think differently.

Etymology and form: The word is borrowed from the English "inspire," via the Latin "inspirare" and the French "inspirer," and has been assimilated into Hungarian as inspirál with the infinitive inspirálni. It is a transitive verb. The present tense forms are inspirálok, inspirálsz, inspirál, inspirálunk, inspiráltok, inspirálnak; the past tense forms are inspiráltam, inspiráltál, inspirált, inspiráltunk, inspiráltatok, inspiráltak; the past participle is inspirált. The corresponding noun is inspiráció (inspiration).

Usage notes: Inspirál often conveys a sense of creative or motivational influence, rather than mere encouragement. It commonly pairs with actions or goals, for example to inspire someone to pursue a project, a piece of writing, or a new approach. In contrast, synonyms such as motivál or buzdít may emphasize practical motivation or urging but might lack the artistic or imaginative nuance that inspirál can carry.

Examples:

- A konferencia beszéde inspirálta a résztvevőket egy új projekt kidolgozására.

- A mentor inspirál bennünket a saját írásunk fejlesztésére.

See also: inspiráció, motiváció.