Fenntartod

Fenntartod is the second-person singular present indicative form of the Hungarian verb fenntartani, meaning to maintain, sustain, or uphold something over time. It is used when addressing someone informally, for example: Te fenntartod a rendet?

Etymology and meaning. Fenntartani is formed from tart, meaning to hold, with the prefix fen-, conveying the idea of keeping something up. The verb covers a range of maintenance activities, from physical upkeep of systems or buildings to financial support or the preservation of conditions, rules, and relationships. The noun related words fenntartás (maintenance, upkeep, funding) and fenntartó (maintainer or sustaining).

Grammatical details. Fenntartod belongs to the regular conjugation pattern of the -tartani verbs in the present tense. Full present-tense forms include: én fenntartom, te fenntartod, ő fenntartja, mi fenntartjuk, ti fenntartjátok, ők fenntartják. In formal address, the third-person forms are used: Ön fenntartja, Önök fenntartják.

Usage and contexts. The verb is common in everyday and formal Hungarian when discussing ongoing maintenance or support. Examples: fenntartani egy költségvetést (to maintain a budget), fenntartani egy rendszert (to sustain a system), fenntartani a kapcsolatot (to keep a relationship). In financial contexts, fenntartani can also imply providing ongoing funding or support to an organization or project.

See also. Related terms include fenntartás (maintenance, funding) and fenntartó (maintainer or sustaining). The word illustrates how Hungarian uses prefixation and dedicated forms to express ongoing efficacy and support.