Letesz

Letesz is a Hungarian verb meaning to put down, to set down, or to place on a surface. It is formed with the prefix le- joined to the verb tenni (to put, to do), producing a separable prefixed verb that conveys downward motion or completion of the action. The primary sense is transitive and requires a direct object, with the action directed toward a location or surface.

In everyday usage, letesz denotes placing or depositing something visibly or physically. A common construction is letesz [object] [destination], as in a typical sentence where someone puts a book on the table. Beyond the literal sense, letesz also covers depositing or paying money in a financial context, for example when someone deposits money into an account or pays at a counter.

The word is versatile and appears in various tenses and grammatical forms, reflecting standard Hungarian verb conjugation with prefixed verbs. The prefix le- generally signals a downward or completed action, and in many conjugations the core meaning remains anchored in setting something down or delivering it to a location or institution.

In addition to its concrete uses, letesz can function in figurative contexts, such as committing to a decision or formalizing a proposal, though these senses are less common than the physical sense. The term is widely understood in standard Hungarian and appears in both spoken and written language, including instructional, journalistic, and literary contexts.