Levesz

Levesz is a Hungarian verb meaning to remove, take off, or lift away. It is formed with the prefix le- attached to the verb vesz (to take) and is used transitively to indicate taking something away from a person or a surface. The primary sense is physical: removing clothing, gear, or objects from a location. For example, Leveszi a kabátját means “he takes off his coat,” and Levesz egy könyvet a polcról means “he takes a book from the shelf.” The sense can also extend to removing an item from a surface or from a set, such as levetened egy maszkot or levett döntés, depending on context and idiom.

Levesz commonly appears in contrast with related prefixed verbs. Felvesz means to put on or to pick up, while kivesz means to take out or remove from a collection. These pairs share the same core vesz root but express opposite or related actions through different prefixes. The choice of prefix, as in le-, fel-, or ki-, helps to specify the direction or nature of the action (removal, addition, extraction).

Usage notes and nuances: levesz can imply both simple removal and a more deliberate action (e.g., removing an obstacle, an obstruction, or a prohibition, depending on context). In everyday speech, it remains a common, versatile verb for physical acts of taking away or detaching something from another object or person.

Etymology: Levesz derives from the root vesz (to take) combined with the prefix le-, signaling downward motion or separation. Related forms center on the same verb family, including levesz, levesz, and other prefixed derivatives.