Szándékozó

Szándékozó is a Hungarian verb form that indicates intention or purpose. It is a present participle that translates roughly to "intending" or "meaning to." This grammatical form is used to describe an action that is being considered or planned, but not yet carried out.

The szándékozó form is created by adding the suffix -ó/-ő to the verb stem. For example, from the verb "tenni" (to do/make), the szándékozó form is "tennő" (intending to do). This form often appears in subordinate clauses or as an adjective modifying a noun, signifying that the noun is associated with the intention of performing the action.

For instance, one might say "a hazatérő katona" which translates to "the soldier returning home," but if the soldier's return is intended rather than definite, the phrasing could be "a hazaszándékozó katona" – "the soldier intending to return home." The nuance is subtle, distinguishing between a completed or ongoing action and one that is in the planning stages.

The szándékozó form is less common in everyday spoken Hungarian compared to other verb forms, but it is found in more formal writing and in specific idiomatic expressions. Its use adds a layer of precision regarding the speaker's or writer's understanding of the action's status, specifically highlighting the element of intent.