Kiszélesíteni

Kiszélesíteni is a Hungarian verb meaning to widen or broaden something, either in a literal sense (making an opening or dimension larger) or in a figurative sense (expanding scope, reach, or capacity). It is a transitive verb that requires a direct object and describes the act of increasing width or extent.

Etymology and formation: the word is formed from széles, meaning wide, with the prefix ki- indicating outward direction or completion of the action, and the infinitive ending -íteni. The base form without the prefix is szélesíteni, and kiszélesíteni expresses the outward widening of the object or domain in question.

Usage and examples: kiszélesíteni can apply to physical alterations, such as doors, openings, or roads, as well as to abstract enlargements, such as the range of a study or the reach of a program. Examples include: “A kaput ki kell szélesíteni.” (The gate must be widened.) “Kiszélesítették az útvonalat a forgalom növekedése miatt.” (They widened the route due to increased traffic.) “A vizsgálat körét ki kell szélesíteni.” (The scope of the investigation must be broadened.)

Grammar notes: kiszélesíteni is used with a direct object in the accusative and can appear with tense endings in finite forms, as in kiszélesíti, kiszélesíti, vagy kiszélesítette/ki kell szélesíteni, depending on mood and tense. It is commonly paired with nouns describing physical dimensions or with abstract nouns describing scope, reach, or applicability.

Related terms: szélesíteni (to widen), kiterjeszteni (to extend or expand), tágítani (to loosen or widen). The prefix ki- often signals outward displacement or completion of the action.