megmutatkozik

Megmutatkozik is a Hungarian intransitive verb meaning to reveal itself, to become visible, or to manifest. It is formed with the prefix meg- added to the root mutat (to show) and expresses that something previously not evident becomes apparent. The sense can cover physical appearance, symptoms, traits, abilities, or phenomena in various contexts.

Etymology and usage notes. The verb emphasizes emergence or becoming noticeable rather than a deliberate act by an agent. It is commonly used for natural or measurable changes—such as symptoms appearing in a patient, a talent becoming visible in a performer, or a trend showing up in data. It can be used with different grammatical subjects and is conjugated like a typical Hungarian intransitive verb (megmutatkozott in the past, megmutatkozik in the present, etc.).

Typical contexts. In medicine, one speaks of symptoms or signs megmutatkoznak. In talent or character, a person's abilities megmutatkoznak during performance or actions. In social or economic analysis, effects or outcomes megmutatkoznak in indicators, statistics, or behavior. The expression often implies a process over time rather than an instantaneous event.

Related forms and synonyms. Related expressions include nyilvánul meg (to manifest), mutatkozik meg in some usages, or kimutatkozik (to be revealed or detected with evidence). While megmutatkozik focuses on appearance or emergence, it is not limited to positive or negative judgments and is frequently used in neutral, descriptive prose.

Examples. A betegség tünetei megmutatkoztak az utolsó vizsgálat során. Az új technológia megmutatkozik a termelékenység növekedésében. A fiatal tehetség megmutatkozik a versenyen nyújtott teljesítményében.