Engedélyezni

Engedélyezni is a Hungarian verb meaning to permit, authorize, or grant permission. It is the infinitive form of the transitive verb engedélyez, and is used when describing the act of allowing someone to do something or of approving a given action. The action is typically issued by an authority or through a formal decision.

In official or organizational contexts, engedélyezni is common when describing licensing, permissions, or approvals. The object of the verb can be an action or event, often expressed as an infinitive phrase: “engedélyezni a belépést,” “engedélyezni az építkezést.” In many cases, the subject is the body that grants permission, such as a municipality or regulator.

Grammatically, engedélyezni is a regular -ezni verb. Present tense forms include: én engedélyezek, te engedélyezel, ő engedélyez, mi engedélyezünk, ti engedélyeztek, ők engedélyeznek. The past tense is formed with the appropriate personal suffix: engedélyeztem, engedélyeztél, engedélyezett, etc. Imperative forms are engedélyezz and engedélyezzetek. The past participle is engedélyezett.

Etymology and nuance: the word derives from engedély (permission, license) plus the -ezni suffix. Related terms include engedély (permit), engedélyezés (authorization/issuing of permission), and jóváhagyás (approval). While engedélyezni emphasizes granting permission, jóváhagyni emphasizes formal approval after assessment.

Example: A hatóság engedélyezte az építkezést. A vállalat engedélyezte a dolgozók számára a túlórát.