felkérik

Felkérik is a Hungarian verb formed with the prefix fel- added to kér (to ask). It conveys the act of requesting someone to undertake a task, inviting someone to participate in an activity, or formally appointing someone to a role. The infinitive is felkérni. Felkérik is the present tense form used with a plural subject (they ask/appoint). The related forms include felkéri (third-person singular present), felkérte (past tense, singular), and felkérték (past tense, plural). The noun forms felkérés (the act of inviting or appointing) and felkérő (the person who makes the invitation or appointment) are commonly used in related contexts.

Usage and patterns:

Felkérik valakit valamire is a common construction meaning “they ask someone to do something” or “they appoint someone to a task.” For example:

- A vállalatok felkérik a szakértőt a projekt vezetésére. (The companies hire/appoint the expert to lead the project.)

- A minisztert felkérték a beszéd megtartására. (The minister was asked to give the speech.)

In these patterns, valakit is the person being asked, and valamire or a similar phrase specifies the task or role.

Nuance:

Felkérés implies a formal invitation or commission, often within professional, organizational, or public contexts. It is distinct from simpler kérni (to ask) by emphasizing an assignment or formal selection rather than a casual request.

See also:

felkérés, felkérő, kér.