Csúsztatni

Csúsztatni is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to slide" or "to slip" in English. It describes the action of moving something or someone across a surface with reduced friction. This can be a deliberate action, such as sliding a box across the floor, or an unintentional event, like slipping on ice.

The verb can be used in various contexts. For example, one might csúsztatni a lock to open it, or csúsztatni a presentation to a group of people, meaning to present it smoothly or quickly. In a more literal sense, it can refer to sliding objects like cards in a game or a boat down a ramp. The word also has figurative applications, such as csúsztatni a price, meaning to lower it, or csúsztatni a job, implying to get a job through unofficial means, often hinting at corruption or favoritism. The nuances of its meaning depend heavily on the context in which it is used, making it a versatile word in the Hungarian language.