fennmaradni

Fennmaradni is a Hungarian verb that means to remain, to persist, or to stay afloat and survive in a given situation. It is used to describe ongoing existence or continuity, whether in physical, economic, social, or political contexts. The sense conveyed is that something endures through challenges rather than starting anew.

Etymology and form: the word is built from the prefix fenn- meaning “on top” or “above” together with maradni, to remain. The prefix adds the nuance of continuing to exist in a state or condition. The verb follows the regular conjugation pattern of maradni, with the prefix fenn- appearing in the different forms. For example, present tense forms include én fennmaradok, te fennmaradsz, ő fennmarad, mi fennmaradunk, ti fennmaradtok, ők fennmaradnak; past tense forms include fennmaradtam, fennmaradtál, fennmaradt, fennmaradtunk, fennmaradtatok, fennmaradtak. The future is typically expressed with a form of fog, as in fennmaradni fogok.

Usage notes: fennmaradni is commonly applied to describe how organizations, institutions, or individuals endure difficult circumstances. It can also express physical survival or the persistence of conditions, such as a tradition or infrastructure continuing to exist despite adversity. Related nouns include fennmaradás, meaning persistence or endurance, and it is distinct from fenntartás (maintenance or sustenance) and megmaradás (remaining or surviving, with subtle nuance).

See also: fennmaradás; megmaradás; fenntartás.