Szívvel

Szívvel is the instrumental form of the Hungarian noun szív meaning heart. It functions as an adverbial modifier indicating manner, roughly translating to “with heart” or “wholeheartedly.” In use, szívvel describes actions performed with emotional involvement, sincerity, or earnest effort.

Etymology and form: szívvel derives from szív + the instrumental suffix -vel. The instrument/means suffix marks how something is done; metaphorically, it conveys attitude and commitment. The expression szívvel-lélekkel (with heart and soul) is a common, more emphatic variant. Szívvel can stand alone before a verb, while szívvel-lélekkel is often preferred for emphasis.

Usage: Szívvel is neutral to positive and appears in formal, literary, or motivational contexts as well as in everyday speech. It is used with verbs to convey wholeheartedness. Examples include: "Csapatunk szívvel dolgozik a projektért." (Our team works on the project with heart.) "Ő szívvel-lélekkel vállalta a feladatot." (He/she undertook the task wholeheartedly.) In nuance-heavy contexts, speakers may choose szívből (from the heart) for a slightly different shade of meaning.

Translations and related terms: Szívvel can be translated as “with heart,” “wholeheartedly,” or “heartfeltly” in English, depending on context. Related Hungarian expressions include szívből, szívélyes (cordial, from the heart in a social sense), and szívvel-lélekkel as a compound emphasizing total dedication.

See also: szív, szívből, szívélyes, szívvel-lélekkel.