hibáztatja

Hibáztatja is a Hungarian verb form, specifically the third-person singular present indicative of hibáztatni, meaning “to blame.” It indicates that someone—he, she, or a non-human subject—blames another person for a fault, mistake, or problematic outcome.

The verb hibáztatni derives from the noun hiba, meaning fault or defect, with a causative suffix. Hibáztatja is used transitively, taking a direct object in the accusative (the person who is blamed) and usually a reason or cause phrase (often withért, meaning “for”). For example, A tanár hibáztatja a diákokat a késésért means “The teacher blames the students for the delay,” and A politikus mindenkit hibáztat a válságért means “The politician blames everyone for the crisis.”

Usage and nuances: hibáztatja carries a negative or critical tone, aligning with assigning responsibility to someone else. It is common in news, politics, and everyday speech when describing blame or fault. The verb appears in various tenses and moods like other Hungarian verbs (hibáztatja, hibáztatta, hibáztasson, hibáztasd, etc.), and has related forms such as hibáztatás (blaming) and hibáztatott (blamed).

See also: hibáztatni, hibáztatás, vádolás. In English, the closest equivalents are “blames,” “accuses,” or “holds responsible,” depending on context and nuance.