Leírva

Leírva is a Hungarian term formed as the past participle of the verb leírni, meaning to write down or to describe. In use, leírva can function as an adjective or as a participial phrase, indicating that something has been transcribed into written form rather than spoken. It is commonly found in written language, including descriptive prose, manuals, and formal documents.

Origin and form: The word is built from the prefix le- (often signaling completion or direction) plus ír (to write) and the participial suffix -va. It is related to other forms of the same verb, such as írt (written) and leírás (a description). The prefix le- emphasizes that the act of writing down has been performed.

Usage: Leírva appears in formal or descriptive contexts to denote that information exists in written form. It can modify nouns or appear in periphrastic constructions to describe the state of records, notes, or descriptions. Example: Az adatok leírva találhatók a jelentésben. (“The data are written down in the report.”)

Notes: Leírva is distinct from related forms like írt or leírt, which serve different grammatical roles and nuances. It is primarily encountered in Hungarian-language texts that aim to emphasize the written recording of information rather than its oral presentation.

See also: írni, írás, leírás, írásos formátum.