Physicist Ányos Jedlik holds a distinguished position in Hungarian scientific history, credited with inventions such as the dynamo and soda water. Born near Érsekújvár, in present-day Slovakia, into a family of Slovak descent on his paternal side, Jedlik already identified as Hungarian due to his family's assimilation from the Slovak region of Liptó. While Jedlik learned Slovak, it was likely not due to his Slovak heritage but rather in connection with his studies in Bratislava and Trnava. Slovaks also acknowledge Jedlik's Slovak roots, though his contributions to science transcend national boundaries. In fact, Jedlik preceded Siemens in inventing the dynamo, and he also developed an electric motor ahead of his time. However, Jedlik, known for his introverted nature, did not seek recognition for his inventions. As a Benedictine monk, he led a solitary life, devoting himself to various inventions, including laying the groundwork for soda water production, yet he did not fully capitalize on this innovation.