Hozzászokni

Hozzászokni is a Hungarian verb meaning to become accustomed to, to get used to something. It denotes the process of adapting to a new condition, environment, habit, or stimulus. The verb is formed from szokni (to be used to) with the prefix hozzá- and is commonly used with the suffixes -hoz/-hez/-höz to indicate what is being accommodated.

Usage and construction: Hozzászokni is an intransitive verb and takes a noun or pronoun in the -hoz/-hez/-höz form after it to specify what one is getting used to. Examples: "Hozzászoktam a zajhoz." (I got used to the noise.) "Hozzászokik a hideghez." (He/She gets used to the cold.) The verb is conjugated like other Hungarian intransitive verbs; common forms include "hozzászokott" (got used to) and "hozzászokik" (gets used to).

Nuance and synonyms: The closely related verb megszokni also means "to become accustomed," with slight nuance. Hozzászokni often emphasizes adaptation to a new situation or change, while megszokni is used for more general habituation. The noun form "hozzászokás" denotes the process of getting used to something.

Examples in use: "Sokak számára nehéz hozzászokni a zajos környezethez." "Nem tudok hozzászokni a korai reggelekhez." These examples illustrate the typical contexts in which the verb appears, such as adjusting to new surroundings, routines, or conditions.