munkálni

Munkálni is a Hungarian verb meaning to work, to undertake work, or to operate. It is encountered mainly in historical, legal, or highly formal registers, and is seldom used in everyday speech, where the verbs dolgozik (to work) or működik (to operate, to function) are preferred. The infinitive form munkálni derives from the noun munka (work) and the derivational suffix -ál- combined with the infinitive -ni; related forms include munkálat (an act of work or operation), munkálkodik (to labour or strive), and munkálás (the act of working).

Usage and nuance: The verb carries a sense of carrying out concrete work or undertaking tasks, often with a focus on the process or the act of performing rather than simply being employed. Because of its formal or archaic flavor, it is more likely to appear in historical texts, legal language, or literary styles that echo older Hungarian.

In modern language, writers typically substitute dolgozik for generic “to work” and működik for “to operate.” Munkálni may be found in discussions of processes, projects, or technical operations where a stylistic choice favors a more traditional term. The form serves as a reminder of the language’s historical depth and its tendency to layer meanings around undertaking and exertion.

See also

- munka

- munkálat

- munkálkodik

- dolgozik

- működik