Bomlott

Bomlott is a Hungarian word that functions as the past tense form of the verb bomlik, meaning to decay or decompose. The base verb bomlik is intransitive and describes processes of physical deterioration in organic matter or in materials. Bomlott, as the past tense form, is used to describe that such a decay occurred in the past and agrees with the subject in number and person, with forms like bomlottak for plural subjects.

Etymology and relation: Bomlott derives from the root boml- found in Hungarian vocabulary related to decay, including the noun bomlás, which denotes the process of decomposition. It is a native Hungarian construction rather than a loanword.

Usage: Bomlott is typically found in formal, descriptive, or scientific writing when discussing decay phenomena—such as food spoilage, wood rot, or natural decomposition in archaeological or ecological contexts. It can also appear in literary prose to convey deterioration or decline in a non-literal sense.

Grammar and notes: Because bomlott is a finite verb form, it requires a grammatical subject and appropriate tense concord. It is not used as a standalone noun. In everyday speech, speakers might choose different verbs depending on nuance or register; for example, romlott is commonly used for spoilage in many contexts, while bomlott emphasizes decomposition or gradual decay.

See also: bomlik, bomlás, romlik.