Viszonozom

Viszonozom is a Hungarian verb meaning to reciprocate or to repay a favor, gesture, or feeling. The primary use is to respond in kind to another person’s action, returning kindness, gratitude, affection, or a gesture with a similar one. While it can appear in broader contexts, the typical sense is social reciprocity rather than formal obligation or legal restitution.

Etymology and form: Viszonozom comes from the root viszon- related to viszony, meaning relation or reciprocity, with the infinitive suffix -ni. The word is a regular verb in the -ozni conjugation pattern. It is transitive, taking a direct object that denotes what is being returned, such as a favor or a sentiment.

Conjugation: In the present tense, the forms are viszonozom (I reciprocate), viszonozod (you reciprocate), viszonozza (he/she/it reciprocates), viszonozzuk (we reciprocate), viszonozzátok (you all reciprocate), viszonozzák (they reciprocate). The past tense forms include viszonoztam, viszonoztad, viszonozta, viszonoztuk, viszonoztátok, viszonozták. The future is formed with viszonozni fogom, and the imperative forms include viszonozz! or viszonozza! (formal) / viszonozd (informal).

Usage notes: The verb conveys mutual exchange and is common in everyday speech, especially in polite or friendly interactions. The object of viszonozom specifies what is being returned.

Examples: Viszonozom a szívességet. Viszonozom a szeretetet. Viszonozom a meghívást. These illustrate returning a favor, affection, or a gesture.