Köszönhet

Köszönhet is a term that appears in some discussions of Hungarian grammar as a nonstandard or dialectal form related to the verb köszönni, which means to thank. It is not a recognized entry in mainstream dictionaries of modern Hungarian, and its status as a separate productive form is uncertain in standard usage. In modern Hungarian, the more common related form is köszönhető, an adjective meaning due to or owing to, as in the phrase a hiba a szoftverfrissítésnek köszönhető.

Etymology and relation to standard forms: Köszönhet is generally linked to the verb köszönni (to thank) through the same root köszön-, but the suffixing and inflectional patterns in standard language do not include köszönhet as a regular, productive form. The well-established expression of causation and attribution in contemporary Hungarian relies on the adjective köszönhető and the noun köszönet (gratitude), rather than a separate verb form köszönhet.

Usage and context: If encountered, köszönhet may occur only in historical texts, regional dialects, or as a trace of older or nonstandard usage. For learners and in most modern writing, it is preferable to rely on standard forms such as köszönni (to thank), köszönhető (due to), köszönet (gratitude), and köszönöm (I thank you).

See also: köszön, köszönni, köszönhető, köszönet, köszönöm.