Szenvedsz

Szenvedsz is a Hungarian verb form meaning you suffer or you are suffering. It is the second-person singular present indicative of the verb szenvedni, whose infinitive is szenvedni. The base forms of the verb in the present tense are szenvedek (I suffer), szenvedsz (you suffer), szenved (he/she/it suffers), szenedünk (we suffer), szenvedtek (you all suffer), szenvednek (they suffer).

Etymology and meaning: The verb szenvedni denotes experiencing pain, distress, or hardship, whether physical or emotional. The noun szenvedés, meaning suffering or ordeal, is derived from the verb. The exact historical origins of the word are not completely certain, but szenvedni is a long-standing element of the Hungarian lexicon and is widely used in everyday and literary language.

Usage: Szenvedsz is used to describe someone’s current condition or experience of suffering. It often appears with expressions that indicate cause or source, such as valami miatt (because of something) or valamilyen betegség/tudás miatt. It can express sympathy, empathy, or critique, and it appears in both neutral and expressive contexts, including poetry and dialogue.

Examples:

- Te szenvedsz a hidegben. (You suffer in the cold.)

- Gyakran szenvedek a stressztől. (I often suffer from stress.)

- Szeretném, ha nem szenvednél, és segíteni próbálok. (I want you not to suffer and I try to help.)

In brief, szenvedsz is a common grammatical form used to state that someone is currently experiencing suffering, with broad applications in everyday speech and literature.