foglal
Foglal is a Hungarian verb with several related meanings centered on taking possession, securing, or reserving something. The core sense is to take control of a space, position, or resource, often implying a settled or secured state. A secondary, very common sense is to arrange or book something in advance, such as a table, a room, or an appointment. The word forms a family with related nouns and adjectives, including foglalás (reservation or occupation), foglaló (deposit or down payment to secure a booking), foglalt (occupied or reserved), and foglaltság (occupancy or busy state).
In everyday language, foglal is used for both occupying physical space and making reservations. With spaces
Common derivatives and related terms include foglaló, a down payment to secure a booking, and foglalás, the
- Szeretnék asztalt foglalni. (I would like to reserve a table.)
- A szék foglalt. (The chair/seat is occupied.)
- Időpontot foglalok a találkozóra. (I will book an appointment for the meeting.)
Foglal thus spans practical booking activity and the broader idea of occupying space or time, with related