fizetnem

Fizetnem is a form of the Hungarian verb fizetni, meaning to pay. It is not a common finite verb by itself in standard sentences; rather, it is a non-finite form that appears in certain grammatical constructions, such as embedded questions or subordinate clauses. The form is mainly discussed in grammars and dictionaries that describe Hungarian verb morphology.

In everyday Hungarian, the standard finite forms for to pay include fizetek (I pay), fizetsz (you pay), fizet (he/she pays), fizetünk (we pay), fizettek (you pay), fizetnek (they pay). The present conditional, used to say “I would pay,” is typically fizetnék. The form fizetnem is therefore treated as a non-finite or marginal form that occurs in particular contexts rather than as a regular finite tense. One context is the combination with the question particle -e to form fizetnem-e, meaning “should I pay?” or “am I to pay?” It can also appear in phrases with modal meaning, such as fizetnem kellene (“I should/pay I ought to pay”), where the infinitive-like base is used in conjunction with other elements to express obligation or possibility.

Usage notes and variations: fizetnem is relatively limited in modern standard Hungarian and is more likely to be encountered in grammar discussions, older texts, or dialectal descriptions. For conveying the intended meaning in most contexts, speakers use the finite forms fizetnék, fizetném, or phrases built around kellene or szeretném rather than relying on fizetnem alone.

See also: fizetni, fizetni jelentése, fizetnék, kellene, szeretném.