Követend

Követend is a Hungarian adjective form that is not part of standard modern usage. It is generally considered archaic or a nonstandard variant of követendő, which means “to be followed” or “worthy of imitation.” In contemporary Hungarian, követendő is the normal form used to express that something serves as a model or should be imitated, while követend appears only in older texts, nonstandard spellings, or as a typographical variant.

Etymology and usage context

Követend derives from the verb követni, meaning “to follow,” combined with a participial suffix that in standard Hungarian yields követendő. The modern, widely accepted form is követendő. Because követend is not standard today, it is mainly encountered when studying historical writings or discussing orthographic irregularities rather than in current usage.

Common phrases

When expressing imitation-worthy concepts in modern Hungarian, one would use követendő. Examples include követendő példa (“an exemplary model”) and követendő példakép (“a role model to imitate”). If you encounter követend, treat it as an archaic or nonstandard variant and prefer követendő in contemporary text.

Orthography and notes

The distinction mirrors broader Hungarian patterns where the suffix -endő forms adjectives meaning “to be Xed.” The presence of -ő in követendő is the standard spelling; omission of the final -ő in követend is considered nonstandard today, though it may appear in older sources.

See also

Követni, követendő, példa, példakép, követő.