úgy

úgy

The Hungarian word "úgy" means "so," "that way," or "like that" in English.

In this sentence, 'úgy' is used to emphasize the decision-making process, rendering the phrase roughly as 'I decided in such a manner that I will go running today'.

Úgy döntöttem, hogy ma elmegyek futni.

I decided to go running today.

Here, 'úgy' functions to introduce a contingent state or manner, closely resembling 'if you feel in such a way that you are ready'.

Ha úgy érzed, készen állsz, kezdhetjük.

If you feel ready, we can start.

In this sentence, 'úgy' specifies the manner of preparation advised, translating to 'in such a way that'.

Mondta, hogy úgy készüljek, hogy sok időt vesz igénybe.

He said to prepare in such a way that it would take a lot of time.