állapítani

"Állapítani" is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to ascertain," "to determine," "to establish," or "to state." It is a versatile word used in various contexts, from legal and scientific settings to everyday conversations.

In a legal context, "állapítani" can refer to a court or authority formally determining a fact or a legal status. For instance, a court might "állapítani" someone's guilt or innocence, or a government agency might "állapítani" eligibility for a benefit.

In scientific or technical fields, the verb is used to describe the process of discovering or confirming information. Researchers might "állapítani" a new phenomenon, "állapítani" the properties of a substance, or "állapítani" a conclusion based on experimental data.

In more general usage, "állapítani" can mean to state or declare something definitively. Someone might "állapítani" a fact they have observed, or a speaker might "állapítani" their opinion on a matter. It implies a degree of certainty or finality in the statement being made. The verb often appears with prepositions like "hogy" (that) to introduce a subordinate clause, as in "állapította, hogy igaza van" (he/she determined that he/she was right). The past tense "állapított" is frequently encountered, signifying that something has already been determined or established.