javítsál

Javítsál is a Hungarian verb form derived from javítani, meaning to repair or improve. It is the second-person singular present subjunctive (kötőmód) in standard Hungarian, formed from the stem javít- plus the subjunctive suffix -sál, yielding javítsál. The form is mainly used in subordinate clauses after conjunctions such as ha or hogy, to express a wish, suggestion, or hypothetical scenario.

In everyday speech the brug of this form is relatively rare. Speakers more commonly use the direct imperative javíts (informal) or other periphrastic constructions to request action, for example with a modal verb or a polite phrase: Szeretném, ha javítsál ezt a hibát. Kérlek, javíts rajta. The subjunctive mood in such clauses marks a level of politeness or contingency, rather than a straightforward command.

Morphology and usage context: javítsál belongs to the broader category of kötőmód (subjunctive mood) in Hungarian grammar. It contrasts with the imperative form used for commands and with the indicative forms used to state facts. Other persons or numbers have their own subjunctive forms, such as javítsa (3rd person singular) and javítsunk (1st person plural, “let us fix”).

Origin and note: Like other Hungarian subjunctive forms, javítsál reflects a formal or literary register and is more frequently found in written language, formal speech, or traditional prose than in casual conversation.