létezni

Létezni is the infinitive form of the Hungarian verb meaning "to exist." It denotes the state of existing rather than the experience of living a life in the sense of activity or routine. The term is widely used in everyday language, philosophy, and literature to discuss whether something or someone is present or real.

Etymology and formation: Létezni is derived from the noun lét, meaning existence or being, with the infinitive suffix -zni. The related noun lét és the verb létezni share the same semantic field, with létezni focusing on the act or state of existing and lét on existence itself. The verb forms a common pair with létezik (it exists) and létezés (existence).

Usage and nuance: Létezni contrasts with verbs such as élni (to live) and van (there is/are). Létezni refers to existence in a broad sense—being present, real, or having being—whereas élni emphasizes life and experience, and van or létezik expresses a concrete instance of existence. In philosophical and existential contexts, létezni appears in discussions of being, reality, and meaning, often alongside lét or létezés.

Conjugation notes: In present tense, the verb typically appears as én létezem, te létezel, ő létezik; mi létezünk, ti léteztek, ők léteznek. The participle form is létező (existing), used as an adjective or in compound forms.

See also: Lét (existence), Létezés (existence as a concept), Létező (existing), létezik (exists).