Felszálló

Felszálló is a Hungarian term used as an adjective (and in some phrases as a compound noun) to describe something that rises or ascends from a lower position. It is formed from the prefix fel- meaning upward and the verb száll, which can denote rising, taking off, or moving upward. The word emphasizes vertical motion away from the surface.

In common usage, felszálló describes phenomena that originate near the ground and move upward. Typical collocations include felszálló köd (fog that rises), felszálló füst (smoke rising into the air), and felszálló gőz (steam that ascends). It can also be applied to air currents, heat, or other materials that physically ascend, such as felszálló levegő (rising air) or felszálló hő (rising heat), though in some cases poets or journalists may favor more figurative expressions.

In meteorology and natural description, felszálló often conveys a sense of vertical movement and immediacy, contrasting with terms that describe horizontal spread or accumulation. Grammatically, felszálló functions as an attributive adjective within noun phrases (felszálló köd, felszálló hő) and can appear in predicative form when the context permits.

Etymologically, felszálló derives from the combination of fel- (upward) and száll (to rise or take off), reflecting a built-in sense of ascent. The term is common in everyday Hungarian, descriptive writing, and scientific or journalistic contexts that depict upward movement.

See also: ascent, rising, Hungarian adjectives, meteorological terminology.