betartod

Betartod is a Hungarian verb form meaning you comply with, observe, or adhere to something. It is the second-person singular present tense of betartani, used when speaking informally to a single listener. The term is commonly applied to rules, agreements, deadlines, promises, and other obligations.

Etymology and meaning: Betartani is built from the prefix be- plus tartani (to hold, keep). The prefix emphasizes the completion or fulfillment of an obligation, so betartani conveys the sense of “keep to” or “observe.” Betartod therefore literally means “you keep/observe [it].”

Grammar and usage: Betartod is a regular transitive verb form. It appears with a direct object in the accusative, typically a noun phrase such as a szabályt (the rule), a határidőt (the deadline), or az ígéretet (the promise). Other forms include betartom (I keep), betartja (he/she keeps), betartjuk (we keep), betartjátok (you all keep), betartják (they keep).

Common contexts: The phrase is used in everyday conversation to indicate compliance or to question whether someone will comply. Examples include: “Betartod a szabályt?” and “Megígérted, hogy betartod.” The term can carry a neutral or mildly directive tone, depending on context and intonation.

See also: betartás, betartani, tartani (to hold/keep), compliance-related terms in Hungarian.

Notes: While betartod is informal, its formal counterpart would be betartja/meg- and related forms adjusted for person and politeness.