Vitatkozni

Vitatkozni is a Hungarian verb meaning to argue or debate with someone, usually by presenting reasons and counterarguments. It describes exchanging views about a topic or having a dispute with another person or group. The tone can range from a calm, constructive discussion to a more heated disagreement, depending on context, relationship, and purpose of the exchange. The verb is commonly used in everyday speech as well as in formal discussions.

Grammatical notes: vitatkozni is an -kozni verb. The infinitive is vitatkozni. Present tense forms are: én vitatkozom, te vitatkozol, ő vitatkozik, mi vitatkozunk, ti vitatkoztok, ők vitatkoznak. The past tense forms include vitatkoztam, vitatkoztál, vitatkozott, vitatkoztunk, vitatkoztatok, vitatkoztak. The action is typically directed with valakivel (with someone) or valamiről/valamiről (about something). For example: „A kollégákkal a költségvetésről vitatkozunk.” The noun forms related to the act are vitatkozás or similar terms meaning the act of arguing, and vita or vitázás as related concepts.

Usage and nuance: vitatkozni often implies exchanging reasons and opinions rather than mere shouting. It is similar to but less aggressive than vitázik, which can suggest a more combative mood. The verb emphasizes the process of argumentation, not necessarily its outcome, and can be used in both informal and formal contexts.

See also: vitázik, vita, érvelés.