Hozzáérni

Hozzáérni is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to touch," "to reach," or "to come into contact with" in English. It is a common and versatile word used in various contexts. The core meaning involves physical contact or proximity. For example, one might say "A festék még hozzáérni" meaning "The paint is still wet to the touch."

Beyond literal touching, hozzáérni can also signify reaching a destination or achieving a goal. In this sense, it implies arrival or attainment. A phrase like "Sikerült hozzáérni a célhoz" could be translated as "We managed to reach the goal." It can also imply understanding or grasping a concept, as in "Nehéz volt hozzáérni a bonyolult matematikához" which means "It was difficult to grasp the complex mathematics."

The verb conjugates according to standard Hungarian grammar. The past tense, for instance, would be "hozzáért," and the present tense might appear as "hozzáér." The word's flexibility allows it to be used in both concrete and abstract situations, making it an essential part of the Hungarian lexicon.