Ékezett

Ékezett is a Hungarian term referring to diacritical marks placed above or below a vowel in the Hungarian alphabet. These marks modify the pronunciation and meaning of words. The most common ékezett vowels are á, é, í, ó, ö, ő, ú, ü, and ű. For example, the difference between 'a' and 'á' changes the vowel sound, and this distinction is crucial for differentiating between words that would otherwise sound the same. Similarly, the umlauted vowels 'ö', 'ő', 'ü', and 'ű' represent sounds not typically found in English. These diacritics are integral to the Hungarian language, affecting not only pronunciation but also grammar and spelling. Their presence is a defining characteristic of Hungarian orthography. Without ékezett, the phonetic and semantic richness of the language would be significantly diminished. Understanding and correctly using these marks is fundamental for anyone learning or speaking Hungarian.