érdemelsz

érdemelsz is a Hungarian verb form meaning you deserve. It is the second-person singular present indicative of érdemelni, the verb that expresses merit or worthiness. The stem is érdemel-, and the personal ending -sz marks the second person. In the present tense, related forms include én érdemlek (I deserve) and ő érdemel (he/she/it deserves). The form érdemelsz often appears in combination with other elements to specify what is deserved.

Etymology and morphology: érdemel originates from the noun érdem, meaning merit or worth, with the -el suffix used to create a verb meaning to deserve or merit. The word is part of standard Hungarian and follows ordinary present-tense conjugation patterns without irregularities for most speakers.

Usage and nuance: érdemelsz is used when addressing someone directly to assert that they merit or are worthy of something, such as an award, recognition, or reward. In practice, the more common compound form megérdemelsz is frequently encountered, where meg- amplifies the sense of having earned something. Nevertheless, érdemelsz appears in formal or emphatic contexts as the base form of the 2nd person singular present.

Examples and contexts: in direct address, one might say in effect that a person “deserves” merit or a reward, particularly when praising or motivating. The exact object of merit is typically expressed in the sentence with a following noun phrase in the accusative case.

See also: érdemelni, megérdemel, méltó.