készíttetni

Készíttetni is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to have something made" or "to get something done" in English. It is a causative verb, indicating that the subject is causing someone else to perform an action. The verb is formed from the root "készít" (to make, to prepare) and the causative suffix "-tetni".

The structure of the verb typically involves the subject performing the action indirectly. For example, "Készíttettem egy ruhát" translates to "I had a dress made." Here, the subject "én" (I) did not sew the dress themselves, but rather arranged for someone else to make it. The object of the sentence is the thing being made, and the verb "készíttetni" implies the involvement of an agent who carries out the actual production.

This verb is commonly used in everyday situations. One might "készíttetni" a cake for a special occasion, "készíttetni" a custom-made piece of furniture, or "készíttetni" a repair on a car. It is distinct from simply making something oneself ("készíteni"). The nuance lies in the delegation or commissioning of the task. Understanding "készíttetni" is crucial for grasping how agency and responsibility are expressed in Hungarian when an action is performed by proxy.