kedv

Kedv is a Hungarian noun that denotes a person’s mood, inclination, or desire. It can refer to a temporary emotional state as well as a more lasting disposition toward activities or interests. In everyday language, kedv is commonly used with adjectives such as jó and rossz to express good or bad mood, for example, "jó kedv" (good mood) and "rossz kedv" (bad mood). It also appears in constructions that express willingness or interest, such as having kedve to do something—e.g., "van kedve" meaning someone feels like or is inclined to act.

The semantic range of kedv includes both affective and volitional dimensions. It can indicate pleasures or tastes, as in contexts describing what someone enjoys or desires at a given moment, as well as a general attitude toward activities, hobbies, or people. Because it involves both feeling and preference, kedv is closely tied to subjective experience and motivation.

In usage, kedv is a native Hungarian noun and functions across a variety of syntactic contexts. It can be modified by adjectives, combined with possessive constructions, and appears in common expressions that compare moods, preferences, or willingness. While kedv is most frequently discussed in relation to mood and desire, its exact nuance depends on context and the accompanying words.

See also: Hungarian grammar, mood, desire, motivation.