Szólít

Szólít is a Hungarian verb meaning to address or call out to someone, or to summon attention. It is used when a speaker directs speech to another person or to an audience, initiating direct communication. The verb can describe both informal and formal addressing, and it often appears in contexts such as public remarks, classroom interaction, or everyday conversation.

Usage and nuance: Szólít takes a direct object in the accusative when naming or addressing a person. Examples include addressed speech to a listener or crowd, as in a teacher addressing a student or a speaker addressing the audience. The related prefixed form megszólít emphasizes successfully addressing or calling someone’s attention. In rhetorical or narrative contexts, szólít can denote the moment of direct address within dialogue or a speech.

Grammar and forms: Szólít is a transitive verb. Present tense forms include: én szólítom, te szólítod, ő szólítja, mi szólítjuk, ti szólítjátok, ők szólítják. The simple past forms include: én szólítottam, te szólítottál, ő szólított, mi szólítottuk, ti szólítottátok, ők szólították. The past participle is szólított; the verb appears in compound tenses with appropriate auxiliaries.

Related terms: szólítás (the act or act of addressing; a salutation or direct address) and megszólítani (to address someone or to speak to someone in a way that grabs their attention). The concept is central in rhetoric, dialogue, and social interaction, where direct address signals attention, relationship, or rhetorical intent.

Notes: In everyday use, szólít often refers to the moment of addressing another person directly, whether in conversation, instruction, or public speech.