üzemelni

Üzemelni is a Hungarian verb meaning to operate, to run, or to function. It is used for machines, engines, systems, devices, or facilities. The infinitive form is üzemelni, and the related noun üzem denotes a production plant or facility. The term is common in technical, industrial, and transportation contexts.

In practical use, üzemelni stresses that something is in operation or being operated as part of an ongoing process. It can describe machines starting and continuing to work, or a facility that is open and functioning. The word appears in sentences about equipment, vehicles, or factories, and is often contrasted with other verbs such as működik (to function) or üzemeltet (to operate/manage).

Common examples include: A gép tíz órát üzemel naponta. The machine operates ten hours a day. A motor üzemel, amikor a kulcs be van kapcsolva. The engine runs when the key is turned on. A gyár jelenleg üzemel. The factory is currently in operation. For broader handling and management aspects, üzemeltetni means to operate or manage something, and üzemeltetés refers to operation or operation management. The agent noun üzemeltető denotes an operator or administrator responsible for running equipment or facilities.

See also: üzem, a factory or plant; üzemeltetés, operation/operational management; működés, functioning.

Pronunciation: üzemelni is pronounced roughly as [ˈyzɛmɛlni].