Tudod

Tudod is a common Hungarian verb form that translates to you know in English. It is the second person singular present indicative of the verb tudni, which means to know. In everyday speech it is typically used with the subject te (you) implicit, and it can function both as a question and as a statement.

Grammatically, tudod is formed from the verb stem tud- with the second person singular ending -od. This form is informal and used when speaking to someone familiar. In formal address, the equivalent is Tudja (you know, polite form, using the Ön form), or Tudjátok for the second person plural. The simple past form corresponding to tudod is tudtad (you knew). Other persons and tenses are formed by combining tudni with appropriate endings, such as tudja (he/she knows) or tudjuk (we know).

Usage and nuances: tudod is frequently employed to ask about knowledge or awareness, as in Tudod, hol van a könyvtár? (Do you know where the library is?). It also often appears as a discourse marker, similar to the English “you know,” used to introduce or emphasize information. In questions, it can serve to invite confirmation or explanation; in statements, it can lightly prompt the listener to acknowledge shared knowledge.

Origins and related forms: tudod derives from the verb tudni. Related forms include tudom (I know), tudjuk (we know), and tudja (formal you know). These forms are part of standard Hungarian verb conjugation and are widely used in both spoken and written language.