többkésleltetett

Többkésleltetett, also known as "delayed by multiple steps" or "multi-delayed," refers to a concept primarily used in Hungarian linguistics and computational linguistics to describe a specific type of grammatical construction involving verb tense and aspect. The term is derived from the Hungarian verb system, where verbs can undergo multiple layers of temporal or aspectual modification.

In Hungarian, verbs can be conjugated to express various temporal and aspectual nuances, such as perfective, imperfective, or iterative aspects. When a verb is modified by multiple aspectual or temporal markers, it can result in a "többkésleltetett" form. This construction often involves the use of auxiliary verbs or particles that shift the temporal reference of the action forward or backward, creating a layered or nested temporal structure.

For example, a verb like "eszik" (to eat) can be transformed into a more complex form by adding aspectual particles or auxiliary verbs. If "eszik" is combined with "el-" (a prefix indicating completion) and then further modified by another aspectual marker, the resulting verb phrase may express a highly nuanced temporal relationship, such as an action that is both completed and iterated in a specific timeframe. This creates a "többkésleltetett" structure, where the verb's temporal meaning is delayed or shifted multiple times.

The concept of többkésleltetett is particularly relevant in the study of Hungarian syntax and semantics, as well as in natural language processing (NLP) systems designed to handle the complexities of Hungarian grammar. It highlights the intricate ways in which temporal and aspectual information can be layered within a single verb phrase, contributing to the richness and expressiveness of the language. Understanding these constructions is essential for accurate parsing and interpretation of Hungarian text in computational applications.