Gondolkod

Gondolkod is a Hungarian verb meaning to think or to ponder. The standard infinitive form is gondolkodni, and gondolkod is the verb stem used in conjugation (for example: én gondolkodom, te gondolkodsz, ő gondolkodik, mi gondolkodunk, ti gondolkodtok, ők gondolkodnak).

Etymology and related forms: The verb derives from the root gondol (to think or suppose) and is closely related to nouns such as gondolat (thought) and gondolkodás (thinking, contemplation). This family of words is native to Hungarian and shares typical word-formation patterns with other verbs built from gondol.

Usage and meaning: Gondolkod kulminates in the act of thinking, often emphasizing deliberate or reflective thought. It is commonly used with a direct object expressed as valamin (about something) or with a clause introduced by hogy. Examples include: “Gondolkodtam rajta, mit tegyek” (I thought about it, what should I do), “Elgondolkodott a döntésen” (He reflected on the decision), and “Gondolkodjunk együtt a megoldáson” (Let’s think together about the solution). The verb can also appear in imperative forms: “Gondolkodj!” (Think!), “Gondolkodjunk!”

Related terms and nuance: Gondolkodás (thinking, the process of thinking) and gondolat (a thought) are common derivatives. The verb gondol (to think, to suppose) is a related root but is typically used in active thinking or guessing, while gondolkodni emphasizes contemplation or deliberation.

In usage, gondolkod is a core verb for expressing mental processing and decision-making in everyday Hungarian, with clear connections to other thought-related words in the language.