1.1.5. Mood
The copula must be used in non-indicative moods. The examples illustrate subjunctive and conditional clauses.
János | legyen | orvos. | Ha | János | orvos | lenne... |
John | be.SUBJ.3SG | doctor | if | John | doctor | be.COND.3SG |
’John should be a doctor. If John were a doctor…’
Source: Hegedűs 2013: 60. Second example provided by database editor (native speaker).
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