eltévedj

Eltévedj is the imperative form of the Hungarian verb eltévedni, meaning to get lost or to go astray. As a standalone command, eltévedj translates roughly to “get lost” or “lose your way,” and it is used when addressing someone directly in aDirective sense. The phrase can appear in everyday speech, literature, or humorous exchanges, depending on tone and context.

Etymology and grammar: It combines the el- prefix, indicating away or off, with tévedni, meaning to err or wander off. The imperative mood for the second person singular is formed as eltévedj. The related noun eltévedés denotes a misstep or the act of getting lost, while tévedni refers more generally to making a mistake or erring.

Usage and nuance: Eltévedj is typically informal and can carry a sharp or playful tone. In casual conversation it might function as a strong command, an expression of frustration, or a tongue-in-cheek remark among friends. The negative form ne tévedj—or ne tévedjen, in more formal registers—means “don’t get lost” or “don’t go astray.”

Related terms and concepts: The verb eltévedni belongs to a family of Hungarian verbs formed with el- to indicate departure from a state or place, contrasted with témák like tévedés (mistake) and eltévedés (getting lost). These terms are common in dictionaries and language usage guides, and they appear across spoken and written Hungarian.

Examples: Eltévedj innen. Eltévedj az úton. Ne tévedj el a térképen.