áttetsz

Áttetsz is a Hungarian verb form that appears in standard present tense conjugation. Grammatically, it is the second-person singular present indicative form of a verb meaning to become translucent or to become evident. In literal usage, it can describe something through which light passes, making it possible to see through it; in figurative usage, it can indicate that a matter or truth becomes obvious or revealed.

Etymology and related forms: the form derives from the prefix át- meaning through or across, together with a verb root related to visibility. It is related to the adjective áttetsző (translucent) and to the verb áttetszik (to become visible or apparent). The family of terms around áttetszikk and its derivatives exists within discussions of light, perception, and transparency in Hungarian.

Usage: áttetsz is relatively rare in everyday speech and is more commonly found in descriptive or literary prose. It tends to occur in contexts discussing physical translucence or in metaphorical descriptions of clarity and revelation. Because Hungarian has several verbs for “to appear” or “to seem,” some writers may choose more common forms such as lát, látszik, or tűnik depending on nuance and register.

See also: áttetsző, áttetszik, lát, látszik, tűnik.

References: Hungarian grammar and dictionary resources on verb conjugation and the semantics of transparency and appearance.