kezdem

Kezdem is a Hungarian grammatical form, functioning as the first-person singular present tense of the verb kezdeni, which means to begin or to start. As an inflected form, kezdem is used by the speaker to indicate that they themselves are initiating an action at the present moment or in the near future.

In everyday usage, kezdem commonly appears with a following infinitive or with the particle el to emphasize the commencement of a task. For example: “Most kezdem el a munkát” (I am starting the work now). Another common construction is “Kezdem a projektet,” meaning I am starting the project. The form can also appear in broader statements such as “Kezdem megérteni a problémát,” indicating the speaker is beginning to understand the problem.

Kezdem has close ties to related forms such as megkezdeni (to begin in a more formal or completed sense) and kezdet (the noun form meaning a beginning). While kezdem is primarily a verb form, it is sometimes encountered in both written and spoken Hungarian as part of larger sentences describing initiation, planning, or the onset of actions.

Notes for learners:

- Kezdem is typical of the present tense first person and is used with various objects or infinitives to express starting an activity.

- The form is not a standalone noun or independent lexical entry; it derives from the verb kezdeni and gains meaning through its usage in sentence context.

See also: kezdeni, megkezdeni, kezdés.