szívet

Szívet is the Hungarian noun szív (heart) in the singular accusative form. It is used when the heart is the direct object of a verb, for example látom a szívet, meaning I see the heart. The form demonstrates how Hungarian marks grammatical roles on nouns: szív is the base, szívet is the object form in singular.

The heart, as an anatomical organ, is a muscular pump that circulates blood through the body. In humans it sits in the thoracic cavity between the lungs and consists of four chambers: two atria and two ventricles. It operates via electrical impulses that coordinate a heartbeat, typically around 60 to 100 beats per minute in adults at rest. The heart’s function supports the circulatory system, delivering oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products from tissues.

In linguistic use, szív can also denote the figurative center of emotion or courage. Hungarian frequently employs phrases with szívszólásművelő megnyilvánulások, such as szívből köszönöm (I thank you sincerely/from the heart) and other expressions that foreground emotional genuineness. Possessive forms related to szív include szívem (my heart), szíved (your heart), and szíve (his/her heart), with szívek (hearts) and szíveket (the hearts, accusative plural) used for plural references.

See also: Heart (organ); Szív as a cultural symbol in Hungarian language and literature; Hungarian grammar basics.

In summary, szívet is the grammatical form used when referring to the heart as a direct object in Hungarian, while szív covers the noun’s basic meaning and its broader figurative uses.