mûködik

Mûködik is a Hungarian verb meaning to function or to operate. The base infinitive is mûködni, and the present tense form mûködik denotes “it works” or “it operates.” The standard spelling uses the letter ű, while the form written as mûködik (with û) reflects older typography or encoding and is not correct in modern Hungarian.

Usage and meaning

Mûködik is used for machines, devices, systems, processes, and organizations to indicate that they are functioning as intended. It can describe everyday operation as well as reliability and effectiveness. Examples include: “A számítógép mûködik” (The computer is functioning), “A motor nem mûködik” (The engine does not work), and “Ez a módszer jól mûködik” (This method works well). The term can also describe people or plans when they are ready or capable of proceeding, often in combination with other verbs or adverbs.

Related forms and synonyms

The noun form is mûködés (operation, functioning). Related verbs include üzemel (to operate, especially for equipment) and fut (to run, often for programs). Distinctions can be subtle: mûködik emphasizes the state of functioning, while üzemel can emphasize activation or ongoing operation, and mûködés refers to the process itself.

Usage notes

Mûködik appears widely in technical, mechanical, and everyday speech. It is commonly used with negation (nem mûködik) to indicate malfunction, and with descriptive adverbs such as jól (well) or gyorsan (quickly) to express how something operates.