Észrevesz

Észrevesz is a Hungarian verb meaning to notice, perceive, or become aware of something that was not previously noticed. It emphasizes recognizing a detail, change, or presence, often in a situation where attention is drawn to something specific. The verb is commonly used with a direct object, as in egy hibát észrevesz (notice a mistake) or egy hangot észrevesz (notice a sound).

In use, észrevesz can describe both concrete and abstract noticing. It can be negated with nem veszi észre (he/she does not notice) or formed in different tenses, for example egy hibát észrevesz in the present, vagy meg észrevett egy hibát in the past. The phrase is flexible in sentence position, but the object typically precedes or follows the verb, depending on emphasis.

Etymology and related terms: the word derives from the noun ész (mind or sense) combined with a form of vesz (to take), with a prefix that signals perception or realization. Related concepts include észlelés (perception or sensing) and észrevétel (an observation or notice). The adjective észrevehető means noticeable. In nuance, észrevesz often connotes a deliberate or sudden recognition of something previously overlooked, whereas észlel is a broader, more neutral sense of perceiving something.

Usage notes: észrevesz is common in everyday language and media. It can describe noticing physical cues, misunderstandings becoming apparent, or recognizing changes in people or situations.