kiválni

kiválni is a Hungarian verb meaning "to stand out," "to excel," or "to burst forth into existence." It is typically used to describe a person, an idea, or an object that becomes prominent, surpasses expectations, or emerges dramatically. The verb originates from the Hungarian root kivál, derived from the prefix ki- (out, away) and the root vár, which itself comes from folk usage meaning "to be worthy" or "to be valuable." Thus, kiválni literally conveys the sense of becoming worthy or valuable enough to be set apart.

In usage, kiválni is often found in contexts such as sports ("a fiatal játékos kiválott a versenytársak közül") or in personal development ("az új életmód kivál." ). It can also reference events that flourish unexpectedly ("az ötlet gyorsan kivál a számban"). The verb is conjugated regularly: a jelen idejű képzősödő "-ik," such as kibulids (he/she/it stands out), while the past tense is formed with "-t" (kiválott).

Related expressions include "kikapcsolni" (to become prominent in a field) and "feltűnni" (to appear conspicuously). In linguistics, kiválni is noted for its semantic shift from literal emergence to figurative excellence. The term often appears in literary criticism, motivational contexts, and everyday Hungarian speech.