megérzik

Megérzik is a Hungarian verb that translates to "they smell" or "they sense" in English. It is the third-person plural present tense form of the verb megérezni. The verb megérezni itself signifies the act of perceiving something through the senses, primarily smell, but it can also extend to a more general sense of intuition or foreboding.

In a literal sense, "megérzik" is used when multiple people or animals detect an odor. For example, "A kutyák megérzik a veszélyt" translates to "The dogs smell the danger," indicating their olfactory perception of a threatening situation. This usage is straightforward and directly relates to the sense of smell.

However, "megérzik" can also be employed metaphorically to describe an intuitive understanding or premonition. When someone "megérzi" something, it implies they have an inner feeling or a subtle awareness of a future event or an underlying truth, even without direct evidence. For instance, "A gyerekek megérzik a szülők feszültségét" means "The children sense the parents' tension," suggesting they perceive the emotional atmosphere rather than a physical scent. This broader application highlights the verb's versatility in describing perception beyond the purely olfactory.