dicsérni

Dicsérni is a Hungarian verb meaning to praise. It is the infinitive form, built from the stem dicsér- plus the infinitive suffix -ni. The verb behaves as a regular example of Hungarian verbs that take -ni in the infinitive and follow the standard conjugation patterns for tense, mood, and person.

Usage: Dicsérni is a transitive verb, requiring a direct object to specify what or whom is being praised. It is used in both formal and informal contexts. The infinitive appears in constructions with modals or when speaking about the act of praising in general. Examples: Meg kell dicsérni a diákokat a jó teljesítményükért. Szeretném dicsérni őt a munkájáért. These illustrate how dicsérni can function in objective praise and in phrases expressing intention.

Etymology and related forms: The related noun dicséret means praise or compliment, connecting to the same root. Dicsérni can be combined with prefixes to express nuances, though the core meaning remains “to praise.” Other related forms include the verb root dicsér and the adjectival or participial forms derived from the same stem.

See also: dicséret. The entry notes the central role of dicsérni in expressing approval or commendation in Hungarian, and its place within the broader family of -ni verbs used to denote actions in their abstract or general sense.