Kezelend

Kezelend is a Hungarian linguistic term that denotes a non-finite participle stem derived from the verb kezelni, meaning to handle or to process. In grammar descriptions it is treated as a form that can serve as the base for further derivation, typically signaling an action that remains to be undertaken.

Etymology and formation

The form arises from the verb root kezel- combined with a general participial suffix. In standard modern Hungarian, the more common equivalent for indicating “to be handled” is the attributive or adverbial participle -endő, as in kezelendő. The bare stem kezelend appears mainly in linguistic analysis, historical texts, or in fixed expressions where the full participial ending is elided or awaiting further suffixation.

Usage and function

Kezelend is not a widely used standalone form in everyday language. It is encountered primarily in linguistic descriptions, grammars, or technical/legal contexts where non-finite verbal forms are discussed or where a stem is prepared for compound formations. When present, it functions as a base that may give rise to adjectives or nouns through additional suffixes or inflection. In contemporary Hungarian practice, speakers would typically use the more explicit form kezelendő to convey “to be handled” or “to be processed.”

Examples

Because the form is rare outside grammars, attestable examples are limited to descriptive or theoretical contexts. In practice, one would prefer the adjacent standard form, such as kezelendő adatok, meaning “data to be processed,” or similar constructions in which the -endő form is used.

See also

Kezelni, participles in Hungarian, gerundive in Hungarian, Hungarian grammar.