Keményedik

Keményedik is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to harden" or "to toughen" in English. It describes the process of becoming more firm, rigid, or resilient. This can refer to physical hardening, such as when dough becomes tougher with kneading, or when a material solidifies. Metaphorically, keményedik can also describe a person becoming more emotionally strong, resilient to challenges, or resolute in their decisions.

The verb is often used in contexts related to cooking and baking, where ingredients like dough or muscles might keményedik during preparation or cooking. In a more figurative sense, it can describe the hardening of attitudes or opinions, suggesting a resistance to change or persuasion. For instance, a stubborn person might be described as keményedik. The term can also imply developing endurance or fortitude, particularly in the face of adversity. This usage highlights a process of growth and strengthening, where an individual or entity becomes better equipped to withstand difficulties. The specific meaning of keményedik is usually clear from the surrounding context, which dictates whether a physical or metaphorical hardening is being described.