Korlátozz

Korlátozz is the second-person singular imperative form of the Hungarian verb korlátozni, meaning to limit or restrict. It is used to give a direct command to someone to impose a limit on something. As a finite verb form, korlátozz appears within a broader verb family built from the infinitive korlátozni and the stem korlátoz-.

Etymology and meaning: korlátozni is derived from the noun korlát, meaning barrier or limit, with the general sense of placing a boundary or restriction on an action or quantity. The imperative korlátozz therefore conveys a directive to implement such a boundary.

Forms and usage: In Hungarian, imperative forms vary by person and number. Besides korlátozz (singular, informal), the common imperative forms include korlátozzatok (plural, informal), korlátozzon (singular, formal), and korlátozzanak (plural, formal). The form korlátozz is used when addressing one person informally, as in a direct command. In formal or polite contexts, korlátozzon or korlátozzanak may be used.

Examples: Korlátozz! This could be a concise command like “Limit it!” or “Put a limit on that.” Korlátozzatok a kiadott keretek között, meaning “Limit yourselves to the issued limits,” is a more extended usage. In written or formal directives, one may encounter korlátozzon or korlátozzanak as polite requests.

Related terms: The verb is related to korlátozás, the noun for restriction or limitation, and to korlát, barrier. The broader semantic field covers setting bounds, constraining, and regulating activities or quantities in various contexts, from everyday decisions to policy and law.