Elönt

Elönt is a Hungarian verb meaning to flood or overflow, describing the act of water or other liquid covering a surface. It is used for both natural inundation and accidental spills. Examples: "A víz elöntötte a pincét." "A folyó elöntötte a partot."

Etymology and usage: The verb is formed by adding the prefix el- to the root önt, which means to pour. The el- prefix here conveys outward movement or the completion of the action. The related noun elöntés refers to flooding or inundation. The verb conjugates like a regular -ni verb; common forms include elönti (he/she floods) and elöntötte (he/she flooded).

In use, elönt often appears in contexts such as weather reports, hydrology, and everyday situations involving liquid spread. It takes a direct object representing what is flooded, for example "elöntötte a szobát" or "elöntötte a kertet." Metaphorical or figurative uses exist but are less common, typically describing overwhelming or widespread presence of something, rather than literal liquid flooding. There are no widely recognized geographical or personal names spelled "Elönt" in standard Hungarian; it is primarily a verb.