alakulni

Alakulni is a Hungarian verb meaning to take shape, to develop, or to form gradually. It describes processes in which something changes state over time, rather than a finished product. The subject of alakulni undergoes the change, and the verb is intransitive, typically used without a direct object. Common contexts include plans, situations, organizations, relationships, and natural or social processes.

Etymology and related forms: alakulni derives from the root alak, meaning form or shape, with the suffixes that form infinitives and participles. The related noun alakulás means the formation, development, or progress of something. The present participle alakuló describes something that is in the process of taking shape, and the expression alakulóban van means “in the process of forming.”

Usage notes: the verb is often used with adverbs or time expressions to indicate pace or manner, such as lassan (slowly), gyorsan (quickly), or fokozatosan (gradually). It is typically used for gradual or evolving changes rather than sudden changes. While alakulni often refers to intangible developments (plans, situations, relationships), it can also describe natural or institutional processes as they unfold.

Examples: A terv alakul. A helyzet lassan alakul. A projekt alakulása kedvező. Az együttműködés alakulóban van. Related terms include kialakulás, meaning the emergence or development into a more defined state, and kialakuló, used for things that are beginning to form, such as kialakuló betegség or kialakuló közösség.