Csinálom

Csinálom is the first-person singular present tense form of the Hungarian verb csinálni, which means to do or to make. It translates as “I do” or “I am doing (it)” in contexts where the direct object is definite—for example when the object is specified or previously mentioned.

Morphology and forms: The present tense of csinálni has a definite-conjugation pattern in which the ending -om marks the first person singular with a definite direct object. Standard forms include: én csinálom, te csinálod, ő csinálja, mi csináljuk, ti csináljátok, ők csinálják. The root is csinál-, and the infinitive is csinálni. When the object is indefinite, speakers typically use a non-definite form such as csinálok plus the object (e.g., csinálok valamit).

Usage notes: Csinálom is used when the object of the action is definite (e.g., a specific task or item). Common constructions include ezeket csinálom (I am doing these), vagy Most ezt csinálom (I am doing this now). The prefix meg- can be added to form megcsinálom, which emphasizes completion and can translate as “I will do it” or “I’ll finish doing it” depending on context.

Examples: “Most ezt csinálom.” (I am doing this now.) “Csinálom ezt a feladatot.” (I am doing this task.) “Megcsinálom a leckét.” (I will/shall finish doing the homework.)

Etymology: Csinál originates as a native Hungarian verb; csinálom is the personal present form with the definite-object ending, and meg- modifies its aspect to indicate completion.