Ledönteni

Ledönteni is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to knock down," "to overthrow," or "to demolish" in English. It is a versatile verb used in various contexts, both literal and figurative.

Literally, "ledönteni" can refer to the act of physically knocking something over or causing it to fall. For example, one might "ledönteni a fákat" (knock down the trees) or "ledönteni a kerítést" (demolish the fence). In a more figurative sense, it can describe the act of overthrowing a government or a leader, as in "a forradalom ledöntötte a királyt" (the revolution overthrew the king). It can also be used to describe the act of dispelling or overcoming something, such as "ledönteni az akadályokat" (to overcome the obstacles).

The verb is often used in contexts of destruction or dismantling. For instance, "ledönteni egy épületet" means to tear down a building. The past participle form, "ledöntött," can be used as an adjective, meaning "knocked down," "overthrown," or "demolished."

The etymology of the word can be traced back to the prefix "le-" which often signifies downward movement or completion, and the verb "dönteni," meaning to tilt, lean, or decide. Together, they form a word that encapsulates the idea of causing something to fall or be brought down.