figyelemre

Figyelemre is a bound form derived from the Hungarian noun figyelem, meaning attention. It occurs almost exclusively in fixed expressions that express value or importance with respect to attention. The most common construction is figyelemre méltó, literally “worthy of attention,” which is used to describe something notable or deserving of consideration.

Usage and scope

Figyelemre functions as a complement in phrases that modify nouns or complete predicates with the sense of “deserving attention.” It is a formal or literary element and is most often found in written Hungarian, including journalism, essays, and formal prose. The standard pattern is figyelemre méltó, but the phrase can appear with noun phrases such as figyelemre méltó részletek (noteworthy details) or in sentences where the subject is described as figyelemre méltó.

Etymology and form

The word figyelem comes from figyelni, “to pay attention.” The suffix -re marks a directional or target relationship in this idiom, yielding the expression “to attention” that idiomatically means “worthy of attention.” Thus figyelemre méltó denotes something that merits attention or consideration.

Examples

- A jelentés figyelemre méltó részleteket tár fel. (The report reveals noteworthy details.)

- Ezek a adatok figyelemre méltó eredményeket sugallnak.

See also

figyelem, méltó, érdemes, Hungarian phrases and idioms.

Notes

Figyelemre is not used independently as a regular noun outside the fixed collocation with méltó or similar adjectives; its primary role is to convey that something warrants attention.