marad
[ˈmɒrɒd]
The English phrase 'stay' is translated into Hungarian as marad. Wiktionary also lists tartózkodik.
Meaning: to remain in a particular place (verb)
Ways to say it
| Hungarian | IPA |
|---|---|
| marad | [ˈmɒrɒd] (narrow) |
| tartózkodik | [ˈtɒrtoːskodik] (narrow) |
The verb marad is used to describe remaining in a particular place or staying in a certain state, such as remaining calm.
Which one should you use?
marad is used for the general sense of remaining in a place or a state. In contrast, tartózkodik is a more formal verb that often implies residing at a specific location or refraining from doing something. The noun tartózkodás refers to a residence or a sojourn.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive form of the verb is maradni. The third-person singular present tense form is marad (he/she/it stays), the first-person singular present tense is maradok (I stay) and the first-person plural present tense is maradunk (we stay).
Did you know?
- The verb marad may be related to the Tundra Nenets words marpasʹ and marcʹ, which mean 'to grab' or 'to grasp'.
- While marad is the common word for staying, tartózkodik can specifically mean 'refraining from' an action, not just staying in a place.
- The verb tartózkodik uses the suffix -kodik, which often transforms a root into a more reflexive or specialized action.
Examples in context
- Tom nem fog maradni.Tom won't stay.This sentence uses marad to show a future negative action.Tatoeba #4643823 by bandeirante, translation #1867700 by CK
- De jó lenne maradni!I wish I could stay.This sentence uses marad to express a wish.Tatoeba #9211250 by maaster, translation #8212757 by Hybrid
- Ne maradj ki sokáig!Don't stay out late.This sentence uses marad to give a command about not staying out late.Tatoeba #13846072 by kiseva33, translation #11038669 by CK
- Tisztelt Vendégek, kérem maradjanak készenléti állapotban.Dear Guests, please stay on standby.
- Mondd neki, hogy továbbra is maradjon kedves és szerény.Tell him to keep being kind and humble.
- 688 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Tamás and Zsófia are deciding whether to leave a party.
- TamásMár megyünk innen?Are we leaving already?
- ZsófiaIgen, nagyon fáradt vagyok.Yes, I am very tired.
- TamásÉn még egy kicsit marad.I will stay a bit longer.
- ZsófiaRendben, majd később találkozunk.Alright, we will meet later.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stay” translations and entries marad, tartózkodik, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries marad, tartózkodik, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
