Kiderült

Kiderült is a Hungarian verb form meaning “it turned out” or “it has become clear.” It is the past tense of the verb kiderül, which means to become known, to be revealed, or to turn out. The prefix ki- indicates outward disclosure, and derül is related to becoming apparent. The word is widely used in everyday language as well as in journalism and narrative writing to signal that new information has become available.

Usage and function: Kiderült is typically used to introduce information that was previously unknown or unclear. It is commonly followed by a subordinate clause introduced with hogy, as in “Kiderült, hogy…” meaning “It turned out that….” The tense can combine with different subordinate tenses, for example: “Kiderült, hogy az adatok megbízhatatlanok voltak.” The form can also appear in shorter statements, such as “Kiderült.”, to indicate that a fact has been revealed.

Grammatical notes: Kiderült is intransitive and agrees with the subject in number and person, following standard Hungarian conjugation. It is used in both neutral and slightly surprised or corrective contexts, depending on the surrounding information and tone.

Common uses and nuance: The expression frames new information as a revelation or clarification of what was uncertain. In news reporting, it often precedes a detailed explanation of findings. It tends to carry a neutral explanation of what is now known, though it can imply surprise or contradiction relative to previous assumptions.

Examples: “Kiderült, hogy a projekt költségvetése túllépett.” “Kiderült, hogy az adatok hibásak voltak.” “Kiderült: a tervek megvalósíthatóak.”