Vacsorázni

Vacsorázni is a Hungarian verb meaning to have dinner or to dine. The infinitive is vacsorázni; the corresponding noun is vacsora, meaning the evening meal. Common present-tense forms include vacsorázom (I dine), vacsorázol (you dine), vacsorázik (he/she dines).

Usage of the verb describes the act of taking the evening meal. It can be used with subjects or with expressions of intention, for example, "Azért jöttem, vacsorázni" (I came to dine) or "Vacsorázunk otthon" (We are dining at home). The past forms are vacsorázott (he/she dined) and vacsoráztam (I dined).

Cultural context: In Hungary, vacsora is usually the main meal of the day and is often eaten at home, but many people also dine in restaurants. Typical dinner times range from about 18:00 to 20:00, though this can vary. The content of a dinner can range from lighter dishes to substantial meals, including meat dishes, vegetables, soups, and desserts. The word uzsonna refers to a shorter snack sometimes taken later in the afternoon, not a dinner.

Notes: The verb vacsorázik is intransitive and takes no direct object; it is commonly used with time expressions. The infinitive vacsorázni is often used after verbs of intention or after prepositions.