Felborulása

Felborulása is a Hungarian term referring to the event or process of overturning or capsizing, that is, moving from an upright position to an inverted or unstable one. The word is formed from the verb felborul (to overturn, topple) with the nominalizing suffix -ás and the possessive suffix -a/‑e, producing a phrase equivalent to “its overturning” or “the overturning of something.” In usage, felborulása commonly denotes a concrete occurrence involving objects or vehicles, but it can also describe the collapse or destabilization of systems or arrangements.

In practical contexts, felborulása is used for physical objects and machines, such as boats capsizing, bicycles falling, or heavy equipment tipping over. It is also applied to vehicles and transported loads when balance is lost or external forces cause a sudden change in orientation. In nautical and aviation language, felborulása conveys a loss of stability that can lead to dangerous outcomes, requiring safety procedures, rescue measures, and potential investigations.

Causes of felborulása vary by context but generally include loss of balance or control, improper loading or design, external forces such as wind, waves, or uneven terrain, and dynamic maneuvers that exceed stability limits. Prevention focuses on stability and safe operation: proper ballast and load distribution, design for low center of gravity, adherence to speed and handling limits, use of safety equipment, and appropriate training and procedures.

Metaphorically, felborulása can describe upheaval or destabilization in systems beyond the physical world, such as political, economic, or organizational contexts, where established order or expected outcomes are disrupted or overturned. See also: felborulni (to overturn), felborulás (the overturning).