engedni

Engedni is a Hungarian verb meaning to allow, permit, or grant. It covers giving permission for an action or access, as well as conceding a right or possibility. The term is versatile and can refer to informal allowances as well as formal authorizations, depending on context and tone.

The infinitive engedni belongs to standard Hungarian verb conjugation and forms the basis for all tense and mood variations. Related terms include the noun engedély, which denotes permission or license, and the verb megengedni, which emphasizes the act of granting permission. The noun engedélyezés refers to the process of authorization or permitting.

Usage notes and common constructions:

- Engedni someone something expresses granting an item or privilege to a person. For example, A biztonsági őr megengedte a belépést. (The security guard allowed entry.)

- Engedélyt adni vagy megkapni is common, as in A kormány engedélyt adott a projekt megvalósítására. (The government granted permission for the project to go ahead.)

- Engedd meg, hogy… is a standard polite imperative construction meaning “Please allow me to…,” frequently used to request permission.

Nuances:

- megengedni adds emphasis to the act of granting permission, often implying a decision by a person or authority.

- Engedélyezés describes the formal process of authorization, whereas engedni focuses on the act of permitting in specific instances.

See also: engedély, megengedni, engedélyezés.