nélküled

Nélküled is a Hungarian phrase meaning "Without You." It is a common expression in Hungarian popular culture and is widely used as a title for songs, as well as a thematic motif in love songs that deal with longing, separation, and emotional dependence. The phrase has appeared across various musical genres, particularly in pop and rock, reflecting common themes of absence and yearning.

Linguistically, nélküled is formed from nélkül (without) combined with a second-person suffix, yielding a direct and emotionally charged expression that is well suited to lyric writing. Because the phrase is widely used and idiomatic, it has been adopted as the title for multiple independent songs by different artists; there is no single canonical work known by this title. Each usage refers to a distinct artistic creation.

In cultural context, Nélküled functions as a recognizable motif in Hungarian music and media, often appearing in lyrics, song titles, or related media focusing on missing someone. Its straightforward form and emotional resonance contribute to its popularity as a concise expression of longing in Hungarian artistic works. The concept also has parallels in other languages, where equivalent phrases such as "Without You" are employed to convey similar themes.