bünteted

Bünteted is a Hungarian verb form that represents the second-person singular present tense of the verb büntetni (to punish). It is used when the direct object of the punishment is definite, so the action is framed as being carried out toward a specific target. In English, it corresponds to “you punish (it/him/her)” in a sentence where the object is identifiable.

In Hungarian grammar, verbs are conjugated for person and number, and there is a distinction between definite and indefinite direct objects. The form bünteted specifically marks a definite object, distinguishing it from the indefinite present form büntetsz, which is used when the object is not specified or not known. The stem of the verb is büntet-, and the associated suffixes indicate both person (you) and the definite object. The construction is common in everyday language, as well as in written prose and formal speech, whenever a speaker refers to punishing a clearly identified target.

Usage and nuance: bünteted implies a direct, targeted act of punishment toward a known object or person. It can appear in a variety of contexts, from casual conversation to reporting on disciplinary actions or legal-like statements, depending on tone and register. The form interacts with other elements of the sentence to convey whether the punishment is intended, completed, or hypothetical.

Examples: Megbünteted az elkövetőt. (You punish the perpetrator.) Bünteted a hibát. (You punish the fault.) These illustrate the definite-object use of the form in present tense. Related terms include büntet (to punish) and büntetés (punishment).