használ

Használ is a Hungarian verb stem that comes from the infinitive használni, meaning to use or to employ. In ordinary language, használ is the base form used to form finite verbs with usual Hungarian endings. It is a transitive verb, typically taking a direct object: használ valamit (to use something). It can describe using tools, methods, devices, or procedures, as in például “használja a számítógépet” (he uses the computer).

The noun form related to használ is használat, which denotes the act or state of using, i.e., usage or utilization. Related adjectives and nouns include használható (usable), which means capable of being used, and felhasználás (utilization or exploitation). The term használó forms such as használó (user) and használati utasítás (instruction manual) are common in technical and everyday contexts.

Examples help illustrate usage. “Meg kell tanulnom használni ezt a programot” means I need to learn how to use this program. “A szoftvert sokan használják” translates to the software is used by many people. “Ez az eszköz használható még egy évig” states that this device is usable for another year.

In linguistic terms, használ behaves as a regular verb in everyday Hungarian conjugation, forming various tenses and moods with standard endings added to the stem. It contrasts with its nominal counterpart használat, which refers to the act of using rather than the act itself.