Elválasztod

Elválasztod is the second-person singular present indicative form of the Hungarian verb elválasztani, meaning to separate, detach, or distinguish. In its literal sense it denotes causing something to become separated or partitioned, and it can be used in a wide range of contexts—from physical separation to dividing ideas or components.

Morphology and forms

The infinitive is elválasztani. In present tense the standard conjugation is: én elválasztom, te elválasztod, ő elválasztja, mi elválasztjuk, ti elválasztjátok, ők elválasztják. The prefix el- conveys a sense of completion or removal, turning the root választ- (to choose or to separate, depending on context) into a meaning that emphasizes separation rather than selection.

Usage

Elválasztod is commonly used with direct objects that can be separated or distinguished. Examples include: “Elválasztod a szavakat a mondatban?” (Do you separate the words in the sentence?) and “Elválasztod a gondolataidat, és összegzed a lényeget” (You separate your thoughts and summarize the essence). In longer phrases, elválasztani often appears in discussions of grammar, typography, or data processing, where elements must be partitioned or delineated.

Etymology and related terms

The word derives from el- (a prefix indicating separation or removal) plus választani (to choose, to separate). Related forms include elválasztó (separator or delimiter), elválasztás (separation or hyphenation), and elválasztó karakter (delimiter character). In computing and typography, elválasztó kifejezések describe tools or rules that segment text or data.

See also

Hungarian verb morphology, elválasztás, elválasztó karakter, hyphenation.