Kiindul

Kiindul is a Hungarian verb meaning to depart, to set off, or to begin a journey or action, typically describing movement away from a place. It is used for people, vehicles, or groups starting to travel or to undertake an excursion, and can also denote beginning an activity.

Etymology and form: Kiindul is formed from the prefix ki-, meaning outward or away, combined with the verb indul (to start, to move). As a prefixed intransitive verb, kiindul shares its root with induĺ but adds a nuance of moving away from a location.

Usage: The verb commonly appears with a departure from a specific place. Examples: “A vonat kiindult a pályaudvarról” (The train departed from the station), “A csapat kiindult a hegyről” (The team set off from the mountain). In nuance, kiindul emphasizes outward movement from a location, while elindul is a broader term for starting to move; the two verbs can be close in meaning depending on context, with kiindul often used in travel or expedition contexts. In formal writing or precise narration, kiindul can convey a sense of leaving a place behind.

Conjugation and related forms: Kiindul is conjugated with the prefix ki- across persons: present tense: én kiindulok, te kiindulsz, ő kiindul, mi kiindulunk, ti kiindultok, ők kiindulnak. Simple past: én kiindultam, te kiindultál, ő kiindult, mi kiindultunk, ti kiindultatok, ők kiindultak. Future is typically formed with fog + infinitive: kiindulni fogok, kiindulni fogsz, etc. The noun kiindulás (departure, outset) is related, as is kiinduló as an adjective form.

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