Átadni

Átadni is a Hungarian verb meaning to hand over, to give to someone else, or to transfer something, such as objects, information, or responsibilities. It can also denote a broader sense of conceding or surrendering a position or detail in certain contexts.

Etymology and form: The verb is formed from the prefix át- meaning across or over, attached to adni, “to give.” Átadni is the infinitive form; it is transitive and takes a direct object (the thing being given) and typically a recipient. The verb is conjugated regularly: present tense forms include átadom, átadod, átadja, átadjuk, átadjátok, átadják; past tense forms include átadtam, átadtad, átadta, átadtuk, átadtátok, átadták; past participle is átadva.

Usage and senses: Physical transfer is common, for example: “Átadom a könyvet a tanárnak.” Delivery of documents or duties is typical: “Átadni az iratokat a hivatalnak.” Transferring control or responsibilities is frequent in organizational or ceremonial contexts: “átadni a feladatot,” “átadni a stafétát.” In sports, átadni can mean to pass the ball to a teammate. Metaphorically, the verb can describe handing over information or responsibilities within a process or decision.

See also: adni, átadás, átadási forms.

Notes: Átadni is widely used in formal and informal styles and is common in both literal handover situations and more abstract transfers, such as relinquishing duties or conveying information.