izgatott

Izgatott is a Hungarian adjective and the past participle of the verb izgatni, meaning to excite, arouse, or stimulate. It describes a state of heightened emotion or physical responsiveness. In general use it denotes positive or intense interest, such as feeling eager, thrilled, or restless. The sense can also extend to physiological arousal, though in everyday speech sexual implications are usually clarified by context.

In grammar, izgatott agrees with the noun it modifies (izgatott vagyok—I am excited; izgatott állapotban van—he is in an excited state). The adverbial form is izgatottan. Common collocations include izgatott várakozás (excited anticipation), izgatottság (excitement or agitation), and izgalmas (exciting), which shares the same root.

Etymology: izgatott derives from the verb izgatni, from the root izg- connected to izgalom (excitement) and izgalmas (exciting). The word forms part of a family related to stimulation and arousal.

Context and nuance: The term is neutral to slightly positive in most contexts but can describe tension or agitation if the surrounding situation induces it. In sexual or intimate contexts it may refer to arousal; in such uses, surrounding words determine the intended meaning.

See also: izgalom, izgalmas, izgalmaság, izgatottság, izgatott állapot.