Understanding Magyar Infinitive Forms
In the Hungarian language, infinitives are the basic form of verbs. They are like the 'to' form of verbs in English, such as 'to eat' or 'to play'. Infinitives in Hungarian usually end with '-ni'.
Important Points
- Infinitives can be used to express purpose or intention.
- They are used after certain verbs to form sentences.
- Infinitives can be used to give instructions or directions.
- The ending '-ni' is often used to form infinitives.
To form an infinitive in Hungarian, you usually add '-ni' to the verb stem. This is similar to adding 'to' in English.
Examples
- enni - to eat
- írni - to write
- olvasni - to read
Using Infinitives with Other Verbs
Infinitives are often used with other verbs to show what action is happening. For example, 'I want to eat' in Hungarian uses the infinitive 'enni'.
Examples
- Szeretnék enni. - I would like to eat.
- Meg kell írni a levelet. - I must write the letter.
- El fogok menni. - I will go.
Infinitives for Giving Instructions
When giving instructions or directions, infinitives can be used to show what needs to be done. It's like saying 'to do something' in English.
Examples
- Kérlek, próbáld meg írni. - Please try to write.
- Ne felejts el olvasni. - Don't forget to read.
- Kérlek, ne felejts el enni. - Please don't forget to eat.