kinél

kinál is a Hungarian verb meaning "to offer," "to treat," or "to treat someone to something." It is a commonly used verb in everyday conversation, particularly when offering food or drinks to guests or friends. For example, one might kinál a guest with cake and coffee. The verb can also be used in a more general sense, such as when offering a service or a solution. The conjugation of kinál follows regular Hungarian verb patterns. The past tense is kinált, and the future tense is kínálni fog. The imperative form is kínálj for the informal second person singular and kínáljanak for the formal second person plural. The verb can be used reflexively, as in magát kínálja, meaning "to help oneself." This usage is common when guests are encouraged to serve themselves from a buffet or a spread of food. The word is derived from the older Hungarian word "kín," which means distress or suffering, suggesting an original meaning related to alleviating someone's needs or providing comfort. However, its modern usage has shifted entirely to the positive connotations of offering and treating.