ügyel

Ügyel is a Hungarian verb meaning to pay attention, heed, be careful, or to take care of someone or something, and in some contexts to supervise or watch over. The sense centers on attentiveness, responsibility, and conscientious action, often in a formal or careful tone.

Usage and nuance: ü gyel emphasizes attentiveness to details, obligations, or the well-being of others or tasks. It can describe careful handling of information, safeguarding safety, or overseeing people or processes. It is related but distinct from figyel (to pay attention in a general sense) and vigyáz (to guard or look after physically); while figyel is broader and vigyáz more physical, ügyel adds a sense of duty or due care.

Grammar note: the infinitive is ügyelni. In present tense, the third person singular form is ügyel (ő ügyel). The imperative forms include ügyelj (te), ügyeljen (Ön), and ügyeljenek (Önök). The noun form derived from the same root is ügyelő, meaning a supervisor or attendant.

Examples: Ügyelj a részletekre, hogy pontos legyen a jelentés. Ügyelj magadra! A projektvezető mindig ügyel a határidők betartására. These illustrate attention to detail, personal care, and supervision.

Etymology and related terms: ügyel derives from ügy (matter, affair) with a verb-forming suffix, and it underpins related terms such as ügyelő (supervisor) and ügyeletes (on-duty, as in a shift attendant). The word appears in both everyday and more formal Hungarian, retaining a sense of responsibility and mindful service.