olvastad

Olvastad is a Hungarian verb form meaning “you have read” and represents the second-person singular past tense of the verb olvas (to read). It is used to refer to a completed reading action by the person addressed, often in questions or statements about reading, such as “Olvastad ezt a könyvet?” meaning “Have you read this book?” The form can appear in various sentence types and with different objects, depending on context.

In Hungarian grammar, olvastad is formed from the verb root olvas with the past tense suffix and a second-person ending. The exact form is commonly used with a definite direct object, for example “olvastad a könyvet” (you read the book). Pronunciation and stress follow standard Hungarian rules, with the emphasis typically on the first syllable of the word.

Beyond its grammatical function, olvastad can also appear in contemporary usage as a branding or naming choice in Hungarian-language contexts. It may be used for events, services, or media related to reading, literacy, or book culture, where the phrase conveys a sense of having already read or inviting someone to share in reading. As a term, its meaning is strongly tied to context: in most ordinary sentences it remains a verb form, but in marketing or titles it can serve as a memorable, literarily inflected name.