[ˈɒzeːrt]
EredetLexicalization of az (“that, it”) + -ért (causal-final case suffix).
- causal-final, form-of, singularcausal-final singular of az
“Hálás vagyok azért, amit mondtál nekem.” — I am grateful for what you told me.
- causal-final, form-of, singularcausal-final singular of az
“Nem vagyok felelős azért az emberért.” — I am not responsible for that man.
- not-comparablefor that reason, the reason (for/why…) is (that)…, because (before a clause of cause)
“Azért jöttem, mert meghívtál.” — I have come because you invited me
- not-comparableso as to…, in order to…, so that…, in order that… (before a clause of purpose)
“Azért suttogtam, hogy ne ébredjenek fel.” — I whispered so that they shouldn’t wake up.
- not-comparable, ofteneven so, anyway, regardless, all the same, though (at the end of a sentence), nonetheless, notwithstanding, in any case, at any rate (usually after an explicit or implicit concessive clause)
“Tudom, hogy nincs születésnapja, de azért vihetnél neki virágot.” — I know it’s not her birthday but you could (still) bring her a flower all the same.
“Ezt azért nem kellett volna mondanod.” — Nevertheless, you shouldn’t have said that. (i.e. “I know you are angry, but…”, an implicit concessive clause)
“Azért köszönöm, hogy megpróbáltad.” — Thanks for trying, though. (i.e. “Even if you didn't succeed, but…”, an implicit concessive clause)