érni

érni is a Hungarian verb presented in its infinitive form. The core sense of the verb relates to reaching or attaining a point, state, place, or result. In contemporary standard Hungarian, érni is relatively uncommon and is most often encountered in literary, archaic, or regional registers. In everyday speech, speakers typically use synonyms such as elérni (to reach), megérkezni (to arrive), or jutni (to reach, to manage) depending on the context.

Etymology and related forms emphasize the root ér-, which in various Hungarian forms conveys ideas of attainment or arrival. The infinitive ending -ni marks érni as a typical -ni verb, which groups with a broad class of verbs that form standard conjugation patterns in Hungarian grammar. Because érni is not a high-frequency verb in modern usage, its exact forms and prevalent senses can vary by dialect or historical period.

Senses and usage notes indicate two broad domains: spatial and abstract attainment. Spatial use covers reaching a destination or point in space, while abstract use covers reaching a stage, conclusion, or level of completeness. In idiomatic or literary expressions, érni can convey completeness, sufficiency, or the moment of realization that a goal has been achieved. In everyday language, more common verbs are usually preferred.

Conjugation and morphology follow standard patterns for regular -ni verbs, with forms adapting to person and tense as in other Hungarian verbs. Learners often consult a complete conjugation table when studying érni, given its less frequent occurrence in modern speech.

See also: Hungarian grammar, elérni, megérkezni, ér- roots in Hungarian.