fontolniuk

Fontolniuk is a Hungarian nonfinite verb form that results from attaching the third-person plural possessive suffix -uk to the infinitive fontolni (to consider, to weigh). The form is used to express a consideration performed by a plural subject in a nonfinite clause, often in conjunction with a modal or auxiliary verb such as meg kell (must). In standard usage, the infinitive without the possessive suffix is also common, depending on the syntactic construction.

Morphology and formation

The base verb is fontolni (to consider). The suffix -uk marks the third-person plural possessive, yielding fontolniuk. This form can function as the nonfinite clause accompanying a finite verb in the main clause. The object of the infinitive remains explicit in the sentence, typically as a direct object (for example, a javaslatot). The exact meaning aligns with “to consider them” or, more commonly, “to consider it for them,” with the context clarifying the object.

Usage

Fontolniuk is most often encountered in formal or written contexts, especially with obligations or evaluations. Examples:

- Meg kell fontolniuk a javaslatot. They must consider the proposal.

- A döntésre vonatkozó érveket fontolniuk kell. They must weigh the arguments related to the decision.

In everyday speech one might instead use fontolni a javaslatot (to consider the proposal), depending on style and emphasis.

Relation to other forms

Fontolniuk is related to fontolni (to consider) and to the noun fontolás (the act of considering). The choice between fontolniuk and the plain infinitive form depends on the desired emphasis, formality, and syntactic structure of the sentence.

See also

fontolni, fontolás, véleményezés.