lélek
Lélek is a Hungarian term referring to the immaterial essence that gives life, consciousness, and identity to a living being. In everyday language it is commonly translated as “soul” or “spirit,” though in Hungarian there is a related word szellem that is often used for “spirit” in a broader or more ghostly sense. Lélek is typically distinguished from the body (test) and, in some contexts, from the mind or intellect, though definitions vary across traditions.
Etymology and usage: The origin of the word lélek is ancient within Hungarian, and it is closely
Religious, philosophical, and cultural perspectives: In traditional Christian Hungary, the lélek is considered immortal and created
Modern usage: In contemporary Hungarian, lélek often denotes inner life, temperament, or emotional state, and it