Visszaidéznek

Visszaidéznek is a Hungarian verb meaning to evoke or recall something, to conjure back memories, moods, or atmospheres. It describes the act of bringing past experiences or feelings to consciousness, often through stimuli such as images, sounds, scents, or events. The form is used with subjects that cause the recalling, and its objects are typically memories or associated experiences.

Etymology and grammar: the word combines the prefix vissza- (back, again) with idéz (to evoke, to conjure). In present tense, the third-person plural form is visszaidéznek. The verb can be used transitively with direct objects like emlékek (memories), élmények (experiences), or hangulatok (moods), or intransitively in constructions where the stimulus evokes memories. Common word order places the object of recall after the verb or places the evoked content as the object of idéz.

Usage notes: visszaidéznek emphasizes the act of reviving past mental or emotional content, often implying a strong or vivid recollection. It is frequently found in literary, journalistic, and conversational Hungarian. It is related to felidéznek (to recall, to call to mind) but carries a stronger sense of summoning something from the past.

See also: felidéz (to recall), felidézés (recall, evocation), emlékek (memories), idéz (to evoke or quote in other senses).

Examples:

- A régi dal visszaidézi a gyerekkoromat.

- A fényképek visszaidézik az emlékeket.

- A helyszín hangulata visszaidézi bennem a nyarakat.