Finomítja

Finomítja is a Hungarian verb meaning “refines” or “polishes” in the present tense, third-person singular. It derives from the infinitive finomítani, which means to refine, purify, or process something toward a finer state.

Etymology and form: The stem is finomít-, and the 3rd person singular present is formed with the suffix -ja (harmonized as -ja after a consonant). The infinitive is finomítani. The past tense is finomította, and the past participle is finomított, which can function as an adjective meaning “refined.”

Usage: The verb covers literal refining of substances—such as oil, minerals, or sugar—in industrial contexts, as well as figurative refinement of plans, arguments, tastes, or skills. In Hungarian, related nouns include olajfinomítás (oil refining) and finomító (refinery). It can also appear in culinary or rhetorical contexts to indicate improving or purifying flavors or ideas.

Examples: A vállalat finomítja az olajat a finomítóban. A szakértő finomította az érvet a megbeszélésen.

See also: finomítás, finomító, finom.