ébred

ébred is a Hungarian verb meaning to wake up or to awaken. It is used for coming out of sleep as well as for becoming conscious or aware. The term can refer to literal waking as well as to figurative moments of realization or insight.

Etymology and related forms: ébred is of Hungarian origin. The noun form ébredés denotes the act or moment of awakening. Related verbs and compounds include felébred, which emphasizes waking up fully, and ébresztés, which refers to waking someone else or the act of waking (as with an alarm or wake-up call). These forms illustrate the common semantic range from simply waking to attaining full wakefulness or awareness.

Usage: In everyday Hungarian, ébred is used with various tenses and moods. For example, Minden reggel hétkor ébredek means “I wake up at seven every morning.” An imperative form such as Ébredj fel! translates to “Wake up!” or “Get up!” The word can also appear in contexts describing a return to consciousness, such as waking after anesthesia or sleep, and in figurative language to indicate a shift toward awareness or understanding.

See also: ébredés (awakening), ébresztés (wakeup/alarms), felébredés (coming to full wakefulness). These related terms expand on both literal and figurative uses surrounding the act of waking.