Elsegítse

Elsegítse is a Hungarian verb form derived from elsegít, the prefixed version of segít, which means to help. Elsegítse corresponds to the third-person singular present subjunctive (or a related dependent form used after the conjunction hogy) of elsegít. In practice, it is used in sentences that express a wish, request, or hypothetical action and appears in formal or written Hungarian.

Usage and meaning

Elsegítse is used in clauses introduced by hogy to indicate what is hoped or requested someone should do. The prefix el- adds a sense of enabling or progressing an action rather than a simple act of helping. Common contexts include formal requests, proposals, or reported speech. For example: Azt szeretném, hogy elsegítse a projektet. (I would like him to help with the project.) A vezető kérte, hogy elsegítse a csapatot az új feladatban. (The leader asked that he assist the team with the new task.)

Relation to related forms

The base verb is segít (to help). Without the el- prefix, the corresponding subjunctive form is segítse. Elsegítse thus represents a related but more specific form, used when the sense of enabling or facilitating is emphasized. The form is primarily found in formal or written Hungarian and in subordinate clauses introduced by hogy.

See also

segít, elsegít, magyar mood and conjunction usage, Hungarian subordinate clauses.