jelét

Jelét is the definite possessive form of the Hungarian noun jel, meaning sign, mark, signal, or indication. The base word jel covers a range of senses, from a physical sign or mark on an object to a more abstract indication or symptom, or to evidence or trace of something.

The form jelét is used when the sign in question is a specific, identifiable sign associated with something. It commonly appears in contexts describing a sign or mark that distinguishes or identifies something, or in discussions of evidence, traces, or indicators of a condition or attribute. The exact meaning of jelét is highly context-dependent, varying from literal signs on objects to figurative signs of trends, states, or outcomes.

In Hungarian usage, jelét can occur in constructions that specify the object of a verb or form nominal phrases describing evidence, authenticity, or characteristic marks. The term is common in literature, science, law, and everyday speech, where signs or indicators are discussed as signs of something else, proof, or signal.

Etymology: jel derives from Hungarian as a general word for sign. The suffix -ét marks a definite possessive form, yielding jelét as “its sign” or “the sign of it.” See also jel, sign, which covers related meanings and uses in broader contexts.