Hibáztatod

Hibáztatod is a Hungarian present-tense form of the verb hibáztatni, meaning to blame or fault someone. It is the second person singular, used when addressing someone directly in the present or habitual sense. The act described is to assign fault or responsibility to another person or to a cause, often in a critical or accusatory context.

Etymology and grammar: hibáztatni derives from hibás, meaning fault or defect, with the causative suffix -ztat-, which yields “to cause someone to be at fault” or simply “to blame.” The verb takes a direct object in the accusative when naming the person or thing being blamed, and it commonly appears with adverbs or phrases indicating the target or reason for blame, e.g., hibáztatod őt (you blame him/her) or hibáztatod a körülményeket (you blame the circumstances).

Usage and nuance: hibáztatand in everyday language often carries a negative or confrontational nuance, reflecting a tendency to shift responsibility or to point out perceived faults. It can be used in personal conversations, media reporting, or analytical writing when describing someone’s behavior. Related terms include vádol (to accuse), kritizál (to criticize), and kárhoztat (to condemn). A noun form hibáztatás means the act of blaming, and hibáztató denotes one who blames.

Examples:

- Te mindig a csapatot hibáztatod a hibákért.

- A beszélgetésben te hibáztatod az időjárást a késés miatt.

- A vita során gyakran hallható, hogy mindnyájan hibáztatják egymást.

hibáztatod is a common, neutral present-tense form, but its tone is typically assertive or admonishing, so it is chosen deliberately depending on the speaker’s stance.