téveszek

Téveszek is a Hungarian verb that translates to "I am mistaken," "I am wrong," or "I am in error" in English. It is the first-person singular present tense indicative form of the verb tévedni, which means "to err," "to make a mistake," or "to be mistaken." The verb téveszek is commonly used in everyday conversation to acknowledge an incorrect statement, belief, or action.

The usage of téveszek is straightforward and follows standard Hungarian grammatical rules. It is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object. The subject is implicitly "I" due to the first-person singular conjugation. For example, if someone says "Nem tudom, hol lakik Péter, téveszek," it translates to "I don't know where Peter lives, I am mistaken" or "I was wrong about knowing where Peter lives."

In a broader context, tévedni and its conjugations like téveszek can also refer to straying from a correct path or course of action, both literally and figuratively. However, in its most frequent use, it serves as a polite and direct way to admit a factual inaccuracy or a lapse in judgment. The word is a fundamental part of expressing self-correction and acknowledging fallibility in the Hungarian language.