Támaszkodj

Támaszkodj is the second-person singular imperative form of the Hungarian verb támaszkodni. It has two main senses: a literal, physical sense meaning to lean on or against something for support, and a figurative sense meaning to rely on or depend on someone or something for support, guidance, or basis.

The verb is derived from támasz, meaning support, with the reflexive -kodik suffix. In use, támaszkodni takes complements to indicate what one leans on or relies upon, typically in phrases like valamire (on something) or valakire (on someone). The imperative támaszkodj is used when addressing someone directly. The negative form is ne támaszkodj. Related forms include támaszkodás (the act of leaning or relying) and támaszkodni (the infinitive).

Usage and nuance: In the physical sense, támaszkodj can describe resting weight against a structure or object, for example a wall or handrail, to gain stability or relief. In the figurative sense, it expresses dependence or trust in a person or thing as a source of support or basis for plans or actions. The exact meaning is determined by context and the case marking of the complements (on someone vs. on something).

Examples: Támaszkodj a falhoz, hogy pihenj. (Lean against the wall to rest.) Ha bizonytalan vagy, támaszkodj rá barátaidra. (If you’re unsure, rely on/lean on your friends.) A döntésünk a piac adataira támaszkodik. (Our decision rests on market data.)

See also: támasz, támaszkodás, támaszkodni.