fellángolás

Fellángolás is a Hungarian noun describing a brief, intense emotional state of romantic attraction toward someone. It is typically marked by idealization of the other person, heightened arousal, and a strong wish for closeness, often accompanied by excitement and daydreaming. Fellángolás is usually short-lived and may fade as reality asserts itself or as interest shifts.

The term comes from fellángol, meaning to flare up or blaze up, with the common noun-forming suffix -ás. It is a colloquial expression used in everyday Hungarian and can describe attractions in adolescence or early adulthood, as well as feelings experienced by adults. It is not a formal clinical term and does not imply deep, long-term commitment.

In usage, fellángolás differs from mature love in emphasizing novelty and intensity rather than stability or reciprocity. It can be triggered by various cues such as physical attraction, shared activities, or romantic fantasies. Although it often recedes of its own accord, in some cases it may serve as a catalyst for pursuing a relationship or, conversely, for recognizing a mismatch and moving on.

Common English equivalents include infatuation or crush, though fellángolás carries a connotation of transience. The concept appears in Hungarian literature and media as a common characterization of youth experiences and early romantic exploration.