magadnak

Magadnak is a dative form of the Hungarian reflexive pronoun magad, meaning “to yourself” or “for yourself.” It marks the beneficiary or recipient of an action in sentences that use a reflexive emphasis, and it is used with the second person singular or plural (te or ti).

Etymology and forms: magadnak is formed by adding the dative suffix -nak to magad. The corresponding plural form is magatoknak (“to yourselves”). Related reflexive dative forms include magának (“to himself/herself/itself”) and maguknak (“to themselves”). These forms are part of a broader system of Hungarian reflexive pronouns that indicate actions done for or toward the subject.

Usage: Magadnak commonly appears with verbs that entail giving, making, or allocating something for the subject, or with imperatives urging self-care. Examples include:

- Vegyél magadnak egy narancsot. (Take an orange for yourself.)

- Szánj magadnak időt a pihenésre. (Give yourself time to rest.)

- Készíts magadnak egy gyors vacsorát. (Make yourself a quick dinner.)

Notes: The dative magadnak emphasizes the recipient as the person benefiting from the action. Its placement in a sentence is flexible, but it typically accompanies the verb and precedes or follows the direct object depending on emphasis. The form changes to magatoknak for you all, and analogous forms exist for other persons (magának, maguknak).