Lassítom

Lassítom is the first-person singular present indicative form of the Hungarian verb lassít, meaning to slow down or decelerate. It is a transitive verb that typically takes a direct object, indicating what is being slowed down (for example a vehicle, process, or activity).

Etymology and grammar: Lassít is built from the adjective lassú (slow) with the verb-forming suffix -ít, producing a causative or transitive sense. The infinitive is lassítani, and the first-person singular present tense is lassítom. The verb follows regular Hungarian conjugation patterns, so the present tense forms are: lassítom, lassítod, lassítja, lassítjuk, lassítjátok, lassítják.

Usage: In literal contexts, lassítom is used with an object to specify what is slowed. Examples include: "Lassítom a jármű sebességét." (I slow down the vehicle’s speed) and "Lassítom a gép működését." (I slow down the machine’s operation). In figurative or broader contexts, it can describe slowing down a process or timeline: "Lassítom a projekt ütemtervét." (I slow down the project schedule) or "Lassítom a tempót." (I slow down the pace).

Related forms: The noun form is lassítás, meaning slowing down or deceleration. Other conjugated forms follow standard patterns: lassítod, lassítja, lassítjuk, lassítjátok, lassítják. The concept is common in discussions of transportation, operations management, and performance pacing.

See also: lassítás, lassú, lassítási kifejezések.