Igazítani

Igazítani is a Hungarian verb meaning to adjust, align, correct, calibrate, or tailor something so that it conforms to a standard or to a given condition. It can also mean to bring a person or situation into alignment with requirements or expectations. In typography and computing, the term is used for adjusting layout or text, often described as text justification or aligning elements to margins.

Etymology and classification: igazítani is formed from igaz, meaning true or correct, with the suffix -ítani, producing a causative sense of making something true or correct. The verb is transitive and typically takes a direct object, referring to the thing being made to conform or fit.

Usage and contexts: the word appears across technical, mechanical, and everyday language. You might hear about needing to igazítani a gépet vagy a beállítást (calibrate or adjust the device/settings), vagy igazítani a szöveget/bekezdést a margókhoz (justify or align text). It can also mean to adapt or tailor actions, plans, or behavior to a new situation.

Examples: A gépet pontosan igazítani kell a kívánt teljesítmény érdekében. A bekezdést igazítani kell a margókhoz. A szöveg igazítása során a sorok igazodnak a bal és jobb élhez.

See also: igazítás, igazító, igazság.