újraértelmezik

Újraértelmezik is a Hungarian verb meaning “they reinterpret” or “they reframe,” typically used to indicate giving a topic, event, or text a new meaning or perspective. The word combines the prefix újra- (“again” or “anew”) with értelem- or értelmezni (to interpret). The infinitive is újraértelmezni, and the present tense forms include újraértelmezem (I re-interpret), újraértelmezed (you re-interpret), újraértelmezi (he/she re-interprets), újraértelmezzük (we re-interpret), and újraértelmezik (they re-interpret). Past tenses follow the corresponding végiességi patterns, e.g., újraértelmezte (he/she re-interpreted) and újraértelmezték (they re-interpreted).

Etymology and usage: the verb is productive in Hungarian discourse, especially in humanities, journalism, and culture studies. It signals a deliberate shift in meaning or context rather than mere repetition of an earlier interpretation. It is often employed in scholarly writing to describe revisionist or critical reappraisals of histories, texts, media narratives, or social phenomena.

Nuance and context: újraértelmezik typically carries a neutral to analytic tone, sometimes implying a more nuanced or contested understanding. It is distinct from simple reinterpretation by emphasizing the re-evaluation as part of ongoing discourse, analysis, or debate.

Examples:

- A történészcsoport újraértelmezi a korszak gazdasági és társadalmi összefüggéseit a rendelkezésre álló források fényében.

- A kritikus ezt a jelenetet újraértelmezi a korábbi értelmezések tükrében.