Szükségeltetik

Szükségeltetik is a Hungarian verb that translates to "is needed," "is required," or "is necessitated." It is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb "szükségeltetik" itself, which is a passive, impersonal construction derived from the noun "szükség" (need, necessity). The verb conveys a sense of something being indispensable or obligatory due to circumstances or nature.

The usage of "szükségeltetik" is somewhat formal and less common in everyday spoken Hungarian compared to simpler alternatives like "kell" (must, need to) or "szükség van valamire" (there is a need for something). However, it often appears in more formal writing, legal documents, or when emphasizing a strong, objective requirement. For instance, a sentence like "A törvény betartása szükségeltetik" means "Adherence to the law is required." It implies that the necessity is inherent and not merely a preference.

The etymology traces back to the Proto-Finno-Ugric root *seŋke, meaning "need." The suffix "-eltetik" is a passive/impersonal verbal suffix in Hungarian. Therefore, the verb literally signifies "is made to be needed" or "is presented as a necessity." Understanding "szükségeltetik" requires recognizing its passive and impersonal nature, highlighting an objective or externally imposed requirement rather than a subjective desire.