Elvékonyodni

Elvékonyodni is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to become thinner" or "to dwindle" in English. It is formed from the adjective "vékony," meaning thin, and the verb-forming suffix "-odik," which indicates a process of change. The prefix "el-" can suggest a sense of completion or a change away from a previous state.

The verb can be used in various contexts. Physically, it describes something losing its thickness or width. For example, a rope might elvékonyodni with use, or a person's limbs might elvékonyodni if they lose weight. Figuratively, it can refer to a decrease in intensity, quantity, or importance. A hope might elvékonyodni, or a resource could elvékonyodni over time. The concept implies a gradual reduction or fading.

Synonyms in Hungarian might include "csökkeni" (to decrease), "fogyatkozni" (to diminish), or "halványodni" (to fade), depending on the specific nuance of becoming thinner. The opposite of elvékonyodni would be to become thicker or to increase, such as "megvastagodni" (to thicken). The verb is a common part of everyday Hungarian vocabulary.