figyelmébe

Figyelmébe is a Hungarian grammatical form used to denote the act of drawing someone’s attention toward a particular object, idea, or person. It is derived from the noun figyelem (“attention”) combined with the suffix –be, which indicates a direction or focus. The expression literally means “into his/her attention” and it commonly appears in both spoken and written Hungarian to emphasize that someone is consciously focusing on something.

Grammatically, figyelmébe belongs to the category of directional nouns and is considered a noun case form. It can function as a prepositional phrase, as in “a kéz figyelmébe” (“into the hand’s attention”), or as part of a verb construction, e.g. “Kiadta azt a módszert figyelmébe” (“He/she brought that method into his/her attention”). Because Hungarian is a highly agglutinative language, the -be suffix can also attach to adjectives or participles when the sense of “in” or “into” is intended, modifying the object of attention.

The phrase appears frequently in literary texts and everyday conversation to create a vivid sense of focus. Writers use it to bring the reader’s ears toward a particular detail: “A régóta eszett könyv figyelmébe állt, mintha magától csillogna.” In journalism and transit reporting, it serves to underscore the importance of a subject: “A város figyelmébe helyezte a pénzügyi reform tervét.” The form also features in idiomatic constructions such as “nyilvánítani a figyelmébe tett gondolatot” (to express a thought that has been given attention).

Culturally, figyelmébe is a stylistic device that highlights the agency of awareness. Hungarian speakers often employ the term to pivot the narrative focus, reinforcing the idea that attention itself is an active participant in perception. Its usage underscores the value placed on cognitive engagement in Hungarian discourse, revealing both the aesthetic appreciation of language and the practical mechanics of directing attention.