leköti

Leköti is a Hungarian verb form. It is the third person singular present indicative of lekötni, and it means to tie up, bind, or fasten something. The word can also be used figuratively to mean to occupy or engage something, such as time, attention, or resources.

Etymology and usage: Leköti is formed from the prefix le- attached to kötni (to tie, to bind). The prefix often conveys securing, finishing, or temporarily fixing movement or state. In everyday language, it appears in both physical and metaphorical contexts.

Examples of use: In a physical sense, one might say, "A kapitány leköti a hajót a mólóhoz," meaning that the captain ties the ship to the pier. In a figurative sense, one can use it as, "A prezentáció leköti a közönség figyelmét," meaning the presentation engages or captures the audience’s attention. The verb also appears in financial or administrative phrases, where it can mean to commit or secure funds or resources, such as "leköti a pénzt" (to earmark or lock away money).

Related forms and notes: The base verb is kötni (to tie). The prefix le- adds a sense of securing, completing, or placing into a fixed state, producing lekötni (to tie up) and leköti (he ties up, it ties up). In Hungarian, proper usage depends on aspect, object, and context, with leköti functioning as a finite verb in present tense.