Teremt

Teremt is a Hungarian verb meaning to create or bring into existence. It is used for making tangible objects, such as artworks or inventions, as well as for establishing conditions, plans, or ideas. In religious or philosophical contexts, teremt can describe acts of creation by a deity or the origin of the universe.

The verb has related forms that shape its meaning in different contexts. The noun teremtés denotes creation, while the adjective or noun teremtő means creator or creative. Prefixes are common to extend its sense, with megteremteni meaning to realize or bring about, and megteremtés referring to the act of creation itself.

Usage spans everyday and formal language, from artistic description to scientific or political discourse. It often implies intentional bringing into existence rather than accidental occurrence, and can carry connotations of innovation and originality.

Examples illustrate its range: A művész új formákat teremt. The writer creates new linguistic worlds: Az író új nyelvi világokat teremt. In religious or mythological text, teremt is used to describe divine creation, such as the creation of light, land, or life.

See also: teremtés, teremtő. Teremt is a basic, widely used verb in Hungarian, functioning across registers to express the act of bringing something into being, whether concretely or abstractly.