kilátszik

Kilátszik is a Hungarian verb that describes the act of something being visible or showing through. It conveys the idea that something, which might otherwise be hidden or obscured, becomes perceptible. This visibility can be partial or complete, depending on the context.

The verb is often used to describe light penetrating through something, such as the sun kilátszik a felhők mögül, meaning the sun is visible from behind the clouds. It can also refer to an object or part of an object becoming apparent, like when a stitch kilátszik a ruhából, indicating a stitch is showing on the clothing. In a more abstract sense, kilátszik can refer to emotions or intentions becoming apparent, as in a smile kilátszik az arcán, meaning a smile shows on their face. The root of the word is related to "látni," meaning "to see," with the prefix "ki-" indicating an outward direction or emergence. Understanding kilátszik requires considering what is no longer hidden and what is now able to be perceived.