intézkedik

Intézkedik is a Hungarian verb meaning to take measures or to act in response to a situation. It is commonly used in formal, administrative, or journalistic contexts and can refer to actions taken by authorities, organizations, or individuals to prevent, manage, or respond to problems or events. The related noun is intézkedés, which denotes a measure, step, or action.

Usage notes and examples:

Intézkedik typically appears with phrases like intézkedéseket hozni (to take measures) or intézkedéseket hozott/hozott (took measures). It can also be followed by a clause such as intézkedik valami ellen (to take measures against something). The expression is common in governmental statements, legal texts, and crisis reporting.

Examples:

- A kormány sürgősen intézkedett. (The government acted promptly.)

- A hatóságok intézkedéseket hoztak a közbiztonság javítása érdekében.

- Társadalmi vagy gazdasági fenntarthatóság érdekében intézkedéseket hozunk.

Etymology and form:

Intézkedik derives from the noun intézkedés (a measure or action) and follows the standard patterns of Hungarian -ik verbs, used for third-person singular present tense as well as other conjugations. The word is closely related to the noun intézkedés and to verbs and adjectives built from the same root that denote organizing, handling, or proceeding with planned actions.

See also:

intézkedés, kormány, hatóság, jogszabály, intézkedés hozatal (contextual usage related to policy actions).