kitértél

Kitértél is the second-person singular past tense form of the Hungarian verb kitérni, which means to deviate, to digress, or to turn away from a path or topic. The term can describe a physical detour as well as a figurative digression in speech or writing.

The prefix ki- signals outward movement, while tér denotes space, course, or direction. Combined, kitérni conveys changing direction or stepping off a planned route, whether literally (leaving a road) or figuratively (straying from a subject).

In usage, kitérni is common in both spoken and written Hungarian when describing someone who does not stay on topic or who changes the course of a discussion. The nuance can be neutral or carry a mild critical tone, depending on context. For example, a sentence like A beszélgetés során kitértél a témáról indicates that you digressed from the topic during the conversation.

Grammatically, kitértél specifically marks the second-person singular past tense form of kitérni. The verb forms with ki- are productive in Hungarian for expressing movement away from a direction, topic, or plan, and they are often followed by an object or complement such as a topic or route (e.g., a témáról, az útról).

See also: eltér (to diverge), elkerül (to avoid). These related verbs share the sense of moving away from an expected path, though with different nuances regarding intention and consequence.