Beispiele
Anya, mikor fogok lefeküdni?
A child asking their mother about bedtime.Mom, when am I going to lie down?
lefekszik aludni
Common collocation.to lie down to sleep
lefekszik pihenni
Common collocation.to lie down to rest
A macska szeret az ágyra lefeküdni.
Describing an animal's action.The cat likes to lie down on the bed.
Este tízkor szoktam lefeküdni.
Talking about one's routine.I usually go to bed at ten in the evening.
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Wird oft verwechselt mit
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So verwendest du es
Nutzungshinweise
'Lefekszik' is a reflexive verb in Hungarian, meaning it uses the reflexive pronoun 'magát' (himself/herself/itself) or simply implies it with the verb conjugation. It is commonly used to mean 'to lie down' or 'to go to bed' (to sleep). For example, 'Lefekszem aludni' translates to 'I lie down to sleep' or 'I go to bed.' It can also be used in a more general sense to mean 'to lie down' on a surface, e.g., 'Lefekszik a fűbe' (He lies down in the grass). The verb conjugates regularly. The prefix 'le-' indicates a downward direction, which is consistent with the action of lying down. It's important to distinguish it from 'fekszik,' which simply means 'to be lying' or 'to be situated.' So, 'Lefekszik' is the action of getting into a lying position, while 'fekszik' describes the state of being in that position. It is generally used in an informal or neutral context, suitable for everyday conversation.
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People often confuse 'lefekszik' (to lie down to sleep) with 'fekszik' (to be lying down in general).
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Wortherkunft
The word 'lefekszik' in Hungarian is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'le-' and the verb 'fekszik'. **'Le-' (prefix):** This prefix generally indicates a downward direction or completion of an action. It's a common prefix in Hungarian verbs, contributing to various meanings like 'down', 'off', 'finished', or 'away'. Its origin can be traced back to Proto-Uralic *lekse-/*lekśe- 'to go down, to descend'. **'Fekszik' (verb):** This verb means 'to lie, to be lying, to recline'. Its etymology goes back to Proto-Ugric *wekśə- or *wekᴈ́- 'to lie down, to be lying'. This Proto-Ugric root further traces to Proto-Uralic *weke- 'to lie'. So, 'lefekszik' literally means something like 'to lie down completely' or 'to lie oneself down'. The 'le-' prefix emphasizes the action of moving from an upright position to a lying one, specifically for the purpose of rest or sleep. Over time, its meaning has become strongly associated with the act of going to bed or lying down to sleep. This is a very common pattern in Hungarian, where prefixes modify the core meaning of a verb to create nuanced or specific actions.
Kultureller Kontext
In Hungarian culture, 'lefekszik' (to lie down/go to bed) is a common verb used in daily life. There isn't a deeply unique cultural context surrounding the act of lying down or going to sleep that significantly differentiates it from other cultures. However, the concept of a 'déli alvás' (afternoon nap) or 'szieszta' (siesta, though less common than in some Mediterranean cultures) exists, especially in rural areas or during hot summer months, where people might 'lefekszik' for a short rest. Family life often revolves around shared evening meals and then collective winding down, where children are often told to 'lefekszik' at a certain time. The act of going to bed is generally seen as a private affair, though discussing sleep habits or fatigue ('fáradt vagyok, lefekszem') is perfectly normal in casual conversation. There are no significant taboos or elaborate rituals associated with 'lefekszik' in Hungarian culture, making it a straightforward and universally understood action.
Merkhilfe
Visualize 'le' (down) and 'fekszik' (sounds like 'fix sick' – you lie down to fix being sick).
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4 FragenTeste dich selbst
A fáradt vándor le_ a puha ágyra.
Minden este korán le_.
A baba gyorsan le_ aludni.
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5 von 5Anya, mikor fogok lefeküdni?
Mom, when am I going to lie down?
lefekszik aludni
to lie down to sleep
lefekszik pihenni
to lie down to rest
A macska szeret az ágyra lefeküdni.
The cat likes to lie down on the bed.
Este tízkor szoktam lefeküdni.
I usually go to bed at ten in the evening.