ápolj

Ápolj is a Hungarian verb form functioning as the second-person singular imperative of the verb ápol, which means to care for, nurse, or attend to someone or something. As an imperative, ápolj is used to give a direct instruction or request to someone to take care of a person, animal, plant, or task.

Usage and examples

Ápolj egy beteget. (Care for a patient.)

Ápolj egy növényt. (Take care of a plant.)

Ápolj rendet. (Keep things in order.)

Phonology and morphology

Ápolj is pronounced roughly as [ˈaːpolj]. The word consists of the stem ápol- followed by the imperative suffix -j, a common ending for the second-person singular in Hungarian verbs with a consonant-ending stem. The long vowel á indicates a lengthened first syllable.

Related forms

The infinitive of the verb is ápolni (to care for). The past participle is ápolt (cared for, cared for a patient). The verb also forms other moods and tenses through standard Hungarian conjugation patterns, such as ápolok (I care) and ápoltam (I cared).

Notes on usage

Ápolj is a direct, sometimes forceful directive and is most common in caregiving, medical, or instructional contexts. In more polite or indirect speech, speakers may soften the command with phrases like Kérlek, ápolj... (Please care for...) or use a different construction depending on the social context.