Felégette

"Felégette" is a Hungarian verb, the past tense singular form of "felégetni," which translates to "to burn down" or "to scorch." It describes the action of something being completely destroyed by fire, often implying a thorough and destructive process. The term can be used literally to describe the burning of a building, a forest, or any other physical structure or area. Figuratively, it can refer to the complete destruction of something non-physical, such as hopes, dreams, or a relationship, suggesting a total and irreversible ruin.

The verb's root "éget" means "to burn." The prefix "fel-" indicates a completion or upward motion, in this context signifying a complete burning or burning to the ground. Therefore, "felégette" literally means "it burned down" or "it scorched it completely." Its usage is common in both everyday language and literature to convey a sense of devastation and loss caused by fire. For example, one might say "A tűz felégette a házat" (The fire burned down the house) or "A szomorúság felégette a lelkét" (Sadness scorched his soul). The context in which "felégette" is used determines whether it is referring to a literal or metaphorical destruction.