támasztom

Támasztom is a Hungarian verb form that serves as the first person singular present tense of the verb támasztani. The core meaning is to place something in a resting or supportive position, i.e., to prop up or support something. It can also be used figuratively to mean basing or underpinning something, such as an argument or claim.

Etymology and related forms: támasztani comes from támasz, meaning support or base, and the -tani suffix that forms the verb. Related nouns include támasz (support) and alátámasztás (substantiation, providing support). The form támasztom specifically indicates “I prop up” or “I base,” depending on the context.

Usage and grammar: Támasztom is a finite verb form used with a direct object representing what is being placed or supported, and often with a location or basis expressed by a prepositional phrase. It is commonly used transitively, for example with objects such as könyvet (the book) or érvelést (the argument). In a figurative sense, it can mean to base something on evidence or facts.

Conjugation (present indicative, not exhaustive): é n támasztom, te támasztod, ő támasztja, mi támasztjuk, ti támasztjátok, ők támasztják. The infinitive is támasztani, with various past and conditional forms like támasztottam (I propped up / I supported) and támasztomá b (I will base). Regularity is typical for verbs in this -tani group.

Examples:

- Én támasztom a könyvet az asztalra. (I prop up the book on the table.)

- Az érveléseimet a tényekre támasztom. (I base my arguments on the facts.)

See also: támasz, alátámasztás, támasztás (supporting).