egyszervé

egyszervé is a Hungarian word that translates to "once" or "one time" in English. It is used to indicate that an event happened at a singular point in the past. The word is formed from the combination of "egy" meaning "one" and "szer" meaning "time" or "instance." It can be used in various contexts, from simple statements of past occurrences to more nuanced expressions of something happening unexpectedly or as a single, isolated event.

For example, one might say "Egyszer láttam őt a városban," which means "I saw him in the city once." The word egyszervé emphasizes the singularity of the sighting. It can also be used in fairy tales or stories, often beginning with "Egyszer volt, hol nem volt..." translating to "Once upon a time..." This common opening sets a narrative tone and signifies a story from the past.

The usage of egyszervé is straightforward and directly conveys the idea of a single occurrence. It is a fundamental word in the Hungarian language for describing past events. While its literal translation is "one time," its idiomatic use often carries the weight of a unique or memorable experience.