elérnem

"Elérnem" is the first-person singular conditional form of the Hungarian verb "elér". The root verb "ér" means "to reach" or "to arrive". The prefix "el-" adds a sense of completion or successful arrival, often implying that something has been attained or accomplished. Therefore, "elérnem" translates to "for me to reach", "for me to attain", or "for me to achieve".

This form is used in conditional sentences, expressing a hypothetical situation or a desire. For example, in a sentence like "Ha elég gyorsan futnék, elkerülhetném a vonatot," which translates to "If I ran fast enough, I could reach the train." Here, "elérnem" is not directly used, but the concept it embodies is central. A more direct usage might be found in a statement of aspiration: "Szeretném, ha el tudnék érnem a célomat," meaning "I wish that I could achieve my goal."

The conditional mood in Hungarian is typically formed with the conditional suffix "-n-" or "-na-/-ne-" added to the verb stem, followed by personal verb endings. In the case of "elérnem", the "-n-" suffix is present, and the "-m" ending indicates the first-person singular subject. This grammatical structure clearly marks the verb as expressing a potential or desired action from the speaker's perspective, dependent on certain conditions being met. It signifies a possibility or an aspiration rather than a definite past or present action.