Kivívni

kivívni is a Hungarian verb meaning “to call out,” “to summon,” or “to invite.” It is typically used when someone urges another person to join in an activity, attend an event, or participate in a decision. The verb is transitive, with the object being the person invited or summoned. For example, a coach might say, “Kivívom a diákokat a versenyre,” meaning “I am calling the students to the contest.”

Grammatically, kivívni is a regular -ni infinitive formed from the stem kivív- which incorporates the prefix ki- (“out, away”) and the root vív (to call). Its conjugation follows typical Hungarian patterns: eg. „kivívok,” “kivívtok,” “kivívja.” The past tense uses occurred with the auxiliary verb használat, most can be constructed as “kivívtam” for “I summoned.” In negative form, a simple negation marker is prefixed: “nem kivívom.” The verb can also be combined with auxiliary verbs: “kívánni” in some contexts results in “kívánom, hogy...”, but this differs from the direct act of calling.

In colloquial usage, kivívni is often employed in sporting or music contexts where a lead player or conductor obliges others to join: “A labdarúgó kivívja a csapatot a pályára.” It is less common in formal orders and more frequently shows enthusiastic invitation or encouragement. The root appears similarly in related Hungarian words such as “kivívás” (invitation) and “kívánság” (wish, request), reflecting the action of prompting or asking. This verb is useful for conveying both the physical act of summoning and the social nuance of inviting someone to participate.