mûködni

The Hungarian verb mûködni translates to "to work," "to function," or "to operate" in English. It is a versatile verb used in a wide range of contexts, referring to the activity of machines, systems, processes, and even people in a professional capacity.

When referring to inanimate objects, mûködni indicates that something is performing its intended task. For example, "A számítógép mûködik" means "The computer is working." This can also apply to abstract concepts, such as "A terv mûködik," meaning "The plan is working."

In the context of employment or professional activity, mûködni is synonymous with "to work" or "to be employed." For instance, "Hol mûködik?" translates to "Where do you work?" or "What do you do for work?" It describes the state of being engaged in paid labor.

The verb can also denote the proper functioning of biological systems or the success of an effort. "Az új gyógyszer mûködik" means "The new medicine is working." Similarly, "A tárgyalások mûködnek" implies that negotiations are progressing successfully. The general sense of mûködni is about active operation and effective performance.