Támaszkodjon

Támaszkodjon is a Hungarian verb form that serves as the polite imperative of támaszkodni, meaning to lean on or to rely on. In formal or courteous address, the form is used with the pronoun Ön (you) to give a directive or recommendation. The same verb in other moods or forms can express physical action (leaning against a surface) or figurative reliance (relying on someone or something for support).

Etymology and grammar: támaszkodni derives from támasz, meaning support or brace, with the verb-forming suffixes that create the intransitive action of leaning or depending on. Támaszkodjon, as the 3rd person singular present form in the polite imperative, instructs the listener in a respectful way. Related forms include informal imperatives and other moods, which vary in person and number.

Usage: literal usage describes physically resting against or using a support, typically in instructions or safety guidance. Figurative usage conveys dependence on resources, expertise, or authority. In both senses, the construction often uses a definite object with a case marking appropriate to the preposition, for example támaszkodjon a falhoz (lean against the wall) or támaszkodjon a szakértelére (rely on the expertise).

Examples:

- Támaszkodjon a falhoz, és legyen óvatos. (Lean against the wall and be careful.)

- Támaszkodjon a szakértelére a döntés meghozatalakor. (Rely on the expertise when making the decision.)

See also: támaszkodás (the act of leaning or relying), támasz (support).