Hordozni

Hordozni is a Hungarian verb meaning to carry, bear, or transport. It can refer to physically carrying objects or people, as well as to bearing or sustaining something in a figurative sense, such as responsibilities, burdens, or traits. The infinitive form is hordozni, and it is used as a transitive verb that typically takes a direct object.

In modern Hungarian, hordozni is conjugated like other -ni verbs. For example, in the present tense the forms include én hordozom, te hordozod, ő hordozza, mi hordozzuk, ti hordozzátok, ők hordozzák. Past tense forms follow the regular patterns of Hungarian past conjugation, with the exact endings varying by person.

Derived forms and related words are common. The noun hordozó refers to a carrier or a device used to carry something, such as a bag carrier or a person who carries something. The adjective hordozható means portable or able to be carried. Related compound terms include hordozókészülék (carrying device) or hordozókendő (baby carrier), depending on context.

Usage notes: hordozni is widely used for everyday physical carrying, for example, “hordozom a dobozt a szobába.” It is also used metaphorically, as in “hordozni a felelősséget” (to bear the responsibility). In modern language, the verb appears in various expressions and collocations related to transport, caregiving, and the transmission of qualities or burdens.

See also: hordozó, hordozható, hordozókendő.