elkések

elkések is a Hungarian verb meaning "to be late" or "to arrive late." It is the first-person singular present tense form of the verb elkésem. The root of the verb is "kés," which means "late" or "delayed." The prefix "el-" often indicates completion or a direction away from a starting point. Therefore, elkések literally translates to something like "I have become late" or "I have arrived late."

The verb is commonly used in everyday conversation in Hungary to express a personal delay. For example, one might say "Már elkések a munkából" which translates to "I am already late for work." The verb can also be used in other contexts, such as being late for an appointment or a social gathering. The infinitive form of the verb is elkéredni, though it is rarely used in its base form. More commonly, it appears in conjugated forms like elkések, elkéstél (you are late), or elkésett (he/she/it is late). The concept of being late is a universal one, and elkések is the standard Hungarian expression for this experience.