Feleméssze

Feleméssze is a Hungarian verb that translates to "devour," "consume," or "engulf" in English. It often carries a sense of voraciousness or overwhelming force. The word can be used literally to describe the act of eating a large amount of food quickly, or figuratively to express being completely consumed by something, such as an emotion, a task, or a situation.

The etymology of feleméssze can be traced back to the Hungarian word "elemészteni," which also means to consume or digest. The suffix "-éssze" indicates a third-person singular present indicative form, suggesting that "he/she/it devours." This grammatical structure is common in Hungarian verbs.

Figurative uses of feleméssze are prevalent in literature and everyday speech. For instance, one might say that "sorrows feleméssze the soul" (bánatok feleméssze a lelket), implying that deep sadness can completely overwhelm a person. Similarly, a destructive force, such as fire or a flood, might be described as feleméssze the landscape. The verb evokes a powerful image of something being utterly taken in or destroyed by another entity. Its usage often imparts a dramatic or intense quality to the description.