Izzasztó

Izzasztó is a Hungarian adjective meaning “causing sweating” or “oppressive, stifling” when describing heat, humidity, or conditions that provoke perspiration. It is commonly used to characterize weather or environments, but can also apply to activities or processes that are physically or mentally exhausting.

Etymology: The word is formed from the verb izzadni (to sweat) with the agentive suffix -asztó, which yields adjectives that describe something that causes the action. The result is izzasztó, a standard term in Hungarian.

Usage: In everyday language, izzasztó hőség or izzasztó nyár describe hot, humid conditions that force people to sweat. It can also refer to activities that induce sweating, such as izzasztó edzés or izzasztó munka. Figuratively, izzasztó is used to denote draining or exhausting processes or situations, for example lengthy bureaucracy or arduous tasks, which are described as izzasztó experiences.

Notes: While primarily about physical exertion or environmental heat, the term can carry a negative or dramatic tone, emphasizing discomfort or weariness. It is closely related to other sweat-related terms in Hungarian, including izzad and izzadás, which refer to sweating itself.

See also: izzad (to sweat), izzadás (sweating).