észlelek

észlelek is a Hungarian verb form meaning “I perceive” or “I notice.” It is the first-person present indicative form of the infinitive éslelni (to perceive, notice, or detect). The word covers both direct sensory perception (such as seeing or hearing something) and more general cognitive recognition (noticing a detail or pattern).

Origin and morphology: The verb derives from the perception-related root and is formed with the infinitive suffix -ni to create éslelni, from which the present tense endings are added. The final -ek in észlelek marks the first-person singular form (én). The related noun észlelés denotes the act or process of perceiving, while észlelhető means perceivable.

Usage and nuance: In everyday Hungarian, észlelek describes perceiving something in the moment. It is commonly used for concrete sensory input as well as for recognizing situational features. For past perception, other forms such as észleltem (I perceived) or észrevettem (I noticed) are used. In writing, észlelés is often preferred when referring to the act of perception as a phenomenon, whereas érzelela and related terms may emphasize interpretation, attention, or sensation in broader contexts.

See also: észlelés (perception, detection), érzékelés (sensation, perception), perceptual theory.