Felfalni

Felfalni is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to devour" or "to gobble up" in English. It implies a rapid and often uninhibited consumption of food. The word can be used in both literal and figurative senses.

Literally, felfalni describes eating something quickly and with great appetite. For example, one might say "a kutya felfalta a vacsoráját" which means "the dog devoured its dinner." It suggests an eagerness to eat, perhaps due to hunger or simply enjoyment of the food.

Figuratively, felfalni can describe being completely absorbed or overwhelmed by something. One might use it to describe being engrossed in a book, for instance, "A könyv teljesen felfalt." This translates to "The book completely devoured me," indicating intense engagement. It can also be used to describe being consumed by emotions or circumstances, such as "a félelem felfalta." meaning "fear consumed him/her." The intensity of the action is a key characteristic of the verb.