idézjelbe

idézjelbe is a Hungarian word that translates to "in quotation marks" or "quoted" in English. It is used to indicate that a word or phrase is being presented as a quotation or is being used in a figurative or ironic sense.

For example, a Hungarian speaker might say "Ezt csak idézjelbe mondom" which means "I'm only saying this in quotation marks," implying that they don't fully endorse the statement or are using it ironically. Similarly, if someone is referring to a specific term that is often debated or has a loaded meaning, they might put it "idézjelbe."

The term "idézjelbe" is derived from the Hungarian word "idézőjel," which means "quotation mark." The suffix "-be" indicates movement into or being within a state, hence "into quotation marks" or "within quotation marks." It's a common idiomatic expression used to add nuance and context to spoken or written language in Hungarian. It can also be used to highlight a word that is not being used in its literal sense, but rather to draw attention to its specific usage or connotation.