becsüli

Becsüli is the third-person singular present indicative form of the Hungarian verb becsül, which means to esteem, value, or respect. As a finite verb, becsüli concords with a singular third-person subject, for example: Ő becsüli a tanárát (He respects the teacher).

The base verb becsül is transitive and can take a direct object when expressing respect or valuation toward a person, group, or thing. The sense ranges from respecting someone’s character or actions to deeming something valuable or worthy. The form becsüli is commonly used in both everyday speech and formal writing.

In addition to becsül, related forms include the infinitive becsülni (to value or to respect), the past tense becsült (valued/respected), and the past participle becsült (valued). The verb can appear in various contexts, such as moral or ethical evaluation, appreciation of effort, or recognition of merit.

Phonetics and spelling notes: becsüli is pronounced with the front rounded vowel ü and a two-syllable structure, roughly [bet͡syː.li], with the stress typically on the first syllable.

See also: becsület (honor, integrity), becsülés (esteem, valuation). The term becsüli functions primarily as a grammatical form within the verb becsül and is not a separate lexical entry on its own, but it is essential for understanding present-tense agreement in Hungarian verbs.