álódni

The Hungarian verb "álmodni" translates to "to dream" in English. It is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object. The verb describes the experience of having dreams, typically during sleep. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to having aspirations or ambitions, as in "to dream of a better future."

The verb conjugates according to regular Hungarian verb conjugation patterns. For example, in the present tense, the first-person singular form is "álmodom" (I dream), the second-person singular is "álmodsz" (you dream), and the third-person singular is "álmodik" (he/she/it dreams). The past tense forms include "álmodtam" (I dreamed), "álmodtál" (you dreamed), and "álmodott" (he/she/it dreamed).

In the context of dreams, "álmodni" can refer to both pleasant and unpleasant experiences. One might "szép álmot álmodni" (to dream a beautiful dream) or "rémálmot álmodni" (to dream a nightmare). The verb is a fundamental part of everyday Hungarian vocabulary, used in discussions about sleep, imagination, and desires. It is a versatile verb that captures a common human experience.