Növelje

Növelje is a Hungarian verb form derived from the verb növelni, meaning to increase or raise. It is not a standalone infinitive; rather, it represents a specific finite form used in formal contexts.

In grammar, növelje functions as the 3rd person singular polite imperative, and it can also appear as the present subjunctive in subordinate clauses. The suffix -je marks the formal address, as opposed to informal forms such as növeld (2nd person singular imperative) or növeljék (3rd person plural polite imperative). The corresponding indicative present form is növeli (he/she/it increases), which is distinct from the imperative use.

Usage of növelje is common in formal writing and spoken communication, including business correspondence, administrative orders, and legal or official documents. It directs someone in a courteous manner to increase a quantity, level, or rate, such as production, budget, or resources.

Related forms include növeli (indicating that someone or something increases), növelje (the formal singular imperative), and növeljék (the formal plural imperative). Understanding these forms helps distinguish between direct commands and subordinate clauses that express a wish, recommendation, or requirement.

Examples:

- Kérem, növelje a költségvetést, ha a feltételek ezt megkívánják.

- Kérjük, növelje a termelést a megrendelések teljesítéséhez.

Növelje thus functions as a polite directive in Hungarian, signaling formality and respect in instruction to a single recipient.