Állítani

Állítani is a Hungarian verb meaning “to set, arrange, establish, or arrange a situation.” The term is commonly used in both everyday and formal contexts, encompassing both literal and figurative meanings. For example, “Meg kell állítanom a számítógépet” translates as “I need to set up the computer,” while “Állítsuk be a követelményeket” means “Let us establish the requirements.”

The infinitive ends in –ni and follows regular conjugation patterns in Hungarian. In the present indicative, the verb typically takes the endings –k (e.g., állítok, állítasz, állít), in the past indicative –t (állítottam, állítottad, állította). Contractions such as “állítom” (I set) and “állítátok” (you all set) are standard. The verb can be prefixed with various particles to modify its sense, e.g., „el-állítja” (to detach or to separate).

Etymologically, állítani derives from the root "áll" meaning “to stand” combined with the causative "-ít". The root "áll" is ancient Hungarian and can also appear in nouns such as “állat” (animal) which historically related to the idea of “something that stands” or “living being.” The causative suffix "-ít" marks the action of causing a state, reflecting attempt to impose a position or arrangement.

Common collocations include “állítja a költségvetést” (he/she sets out the budget), “állít vagyunk" (we are till), “állítható” (adjustable), and “állítás” (setting, stipulation). The noun form “állítás” covers contexts from factual statements (“álvia állítás” – false statement) to legal stipulations (“című állítás” – title claim).

The word is also used metaphorically. For instance “Állítsd meg a fáradtságot” literally “stopping the fatigue,” but colloquially “stop the annoyance.” In idiomatic expressions, it can refer to arranging or setting up arrangements in social, business, or technical contexts.

In summary, állítani functions as a versatile Hungarian verb widely used to signify setting, arranging, or establishing states and situations, with a clear morphological pattern and a range of figurative applications.