Válogatsz

Válogatsz is the second-person singular present indicative form of the Hungarian verb válogat, meaning to select, sort, or pick out from a group. It is used when addressing someone informally and typically appears with a direct object or a phrase indicating from what one is choosing, for example válogatsz a kínálatból (you select from the offer) or kiválogatsz néhányat a listából (you pick a few from the list).

Morphology and grammar: válogatsz is formed from the stem válogat- plus the present-tense second-person singular suffix -sz. It is the present tense, indicative mood form. Other related forms include válogatok (I select), válogatunk (we select), válogattok (you all select), válogatnak (they select). The verb is transitive and commonly takes a direct object or a phrase specifying the source of the selection.

Usage and context: válogatsz is used for literal selecting among items, options, or people, as well as for figurative choosing, such as selecting ideas, candidates, or tastes. Common collocations include válogatsz a kínálatból, válogatsz a lehetőségek közül. The prefix kiválogatsz means “you pick out” and is frequently used to emphasize selecting specific elements from a larger set.

Related forms and etymology: válogat is related to válogatás, the noun meaning "selection" or "sorting." The past participle válogatott yields forms such as válogatott csapat (the national team, i.e., the selected team). The exact historical origin of válogat is not typically detailed in concise summaries, but it is a standard Hungarian verb with well-established usage.

See also: válogatás, válogatott, kiválogatni.