Elállítottad

Elállítottad is a Hungarian verb form that exists as the second-person singular past tense of a prefixed verb built from állít. The form combines the prefix el- with the root állít and carries the past tense marker, including a definite-object ending typical of past definite forms in Hungarian. In short, elállítottad encodes that “you …ed” something on a definite object in the past.

The base verb állít has several related senses, and the exact meaning of elállítottad depends on which sense is intended. Common meanings associated with állít include to claim or state something, and to place, set up, or arrange something. With the el- prefix, the sense of the overall verb can shift toward completion, reversal, or bringing about the action in a way defined by the context. Therefore elállítottad can be understood variably as “you claimed it,” “you stated it,” or “you set up/arranged it,” among other possibilities, depending on the accompanying object and overall sentence meaning.

Usage notes: elállítottad is used in direct address or narrative when referring to a past action performed by “you” on a definite object. The form indicates that the action was carried out and that the object is identifiable within the discourse. In Hungarian, the exact English translation will require a supply of the specific verb sense (claim, set up, etc.) from context.

See also: elállítani, állít, prefix el-.