Megfojtott

Megfojtott is a Hungarian word that translates to "strangled" or "drowned" in English. It is a past participle of the verb "megfojtani," which means to strangle or to drown. The word can be used in various contexts, describing an act of killing by asphyxiation or suffocation. It can refer to both intentional acts, such as murder, and accidental events.

In legal and criminal contexts, "megfojtott" signifies the manner of death in cases where a person has been deliberately killed by obstructing their airway. Forensic investigations would examine evidence to determine if strangulation or drowning was the cause of death, using the term "megfojtott" to describe the victim's state.

Beyond its literal meaning, "megfojtott" can also be used metaphorically to describe situations where something is suppressed, stifled, or overwhelmed. For example, a struggling business might be described as being "megfojtott" by its debts, implying that the burden is suffocating its potential for survival. Similarly, an idea or a project could be "megfojtott" by bureaucracy or lack of support. The word carries a strong connotation of helplessness and being overcome by external forces.