felejtünk

Felejtünk is a Hungarian word that translates to "we forget" or "we are forgetting." It is the first-person plural present indicative form of the verb felejteni, meaning to forget. The word is commonly used in everyday conversation and in literature to express the act of losing memory or the state of being forgotten.

The concept of forgetting is a universal human experience. It can occur for a variety of reasons, including the passage of time, lack of reinforcement, or emotional distress. In Hungarian, "felejtünk" can refer to both intentional and unintentional forgetting. For example, one might say "Már felejtünk mindent, amit tanultunk" which means "We are already forgetting everything we learned," indicating a passive loss of knowledge. Alternatively, "Nem felejtünk el soha" translates to "We will never forget," expressing a deliberate act of remembering.

The word "felejtünk" can also carry a sense of collective memory or amnesia. When a society or a group of people collectively forgets certain historical events or cultural traditions, this can be expressed using this term. It highlights the dynamic nature of memory, both individual and collective, and how it is constantly shaped by experience and time. The word's simple yet profound meaning makes it a versatile and essential part of the Hungarian vocabulary.