Ismertet

Ismertet is a Hungarian verb form related to ismertetni, meaning to acquaint someone with something or to inform. It is used to describe the act of making someone aware of facts, procedures, or ideas, often in formal contexts such as education, media, or official communications.

Etymology and form: Ismertet derives from the root ismer- (to know) with the causative suffix -tetni, yielding a sense of causing someone to know or become familiar with something. Related nouns include ismertetés (briefing, presentation) and ismertető (informational publication). The verb follows standard Hungarian conjugation patterns for -teni/-tetni verbs; the infinitive is ismertetni. In usage, forms such as ismerteti (he/she/it acquaints) and ismertette (he/she/it acquainted) are common, while imperative forms include ismertesd (inform/ acquaint you).

Usage notes: The term is commonly found in formal or written language. In everyday speech, speakers more often use words like tájékoztat, bemutat, or informál to express similar ideas.

Examples:

- A tanár ismertette a diákokkal az új szabályokat. (The teacher acquainted the students with the new rules.)

- A kiadvány ismertette a projekt fő céljait. (The brochure presented the main aims of the project.)

- A rádió ismertette a hallgatókkal a választási program részleteit. (The radio briefed listeners on the details of the election program.)

See also: ismeret, ismert, ismertetés, tájékoztatás, ismerettség.