tiszteled

Tiszteled is the second-person singular present indicative form of the Hungarian verb tisztel, meaning to respect or to honor. It is used when addressing someone in the informal “you” form and refers to an action taking place in the present.

Usage and meaning: The core sense is to hold someone in esteem, to show deference, or to treat someone with consideration. The concept encompasses everyday courtesy as well as reverence toward a person of authority or significance. The related noun tisztelet means “respect” or “deference,” and other related expressions include tiszteletadás (showing respect) and tiszteletesség (respectfulness).

Grammar: tisztel is a regular verb of the -el conjugation. Present tense forms include: én tisztelek, te tiszteled, ő tiszteli, mi tiszteljük, ti tisztelitek, ők tisztelik. The form tiszteled corresponds to “you respect” or “you are respecting.”

Examples: Te tiszteled a tanárodat? Do you respect your teacher? Tiszteled az időseket. You respect the elderly. Tiszteld a vendégeket! Respect the guests.

Notes: Hungarian distinguishes informal and formal address through verb forms; tiszteled is the informal second-person singular. For formal address, other verb forms are used, based on the same verb tisztel, with appropriate suffixes. The noun tisztelet is commonly used to refer to the general concept of respect or reverence in Hungarian.