énekel

Énekel is a Hungarian verb meaning to sing. The infinitive form is énekelni, and the verb is used to describe the act of producing song or melody with the voice. It appears in everyday conversation as well as in literary and musical contexts.

Etymology and related forms: énekel derives from the noun ének, which means song or singing, with a verb-forming suffix. Related words include énekes (singer) and ének (song). The core idea centers on vocal performance, rhythm, and melody.

Conjugation and usage: In the present tense, the standard forms are: én énekelek, te énekelsz, ő énekel, mi énekelünk, ti énekeltek, ők énekelnek. The past tense is formed as: én énekeltem, te énekeltél, ő énekelt, mi énekeltünk, ti énekeltetek, ők énekeltek. Imperative forms include énekelj (you sing, singular informal), énekeljünk (let us sing), énekeljetek (you all sing), and polite or formal forms such as énekeljen or énekeljenek for singular and plural respectively. The verb is commonly used with musical performances, practice, or expressions of desire to sing, as in sentences such as “Ő szépen énekel” (He sings beautifully) or “Szeretnék énekelni” (I would like to sing).

Usage notes: énekel is a regular, everyday verb in Hungarian. It appears in contexts ranging from casual conversations about singing activities to formal descriptions of performances. It is closely associated with musical life in Hungarian culture, and its derivatives (énekelő, énekes) expand its practical use in describing people who sing or the act of singing itself.