Megszáll

Megszáll is a Hungarian verb meaning to occupy, to possess, or to be obsessed with something. The word can be used in a literal sense to describe military occupation of territory. For example, "The enemy troops megszállt the city" translates to "The enemy troops occupied the city." In a more figurative sense, megszáll can refer to being consumed by a thought, an idea, or an emotion. Someone who is megszállt by a particular hobby might spend all their time and energy on it, to the exclusion of other interests. This can also extend to mental states, such as being possessed by a spirit or an obsession. The English translation of megszállt in this context could be "possessed," "haunted," or "obsessed." The nuance of the word often depends on the surrounding context, indicating whether the meaning is physical, mental, or even supernatural. It carries a sense of being taken over or dominated by an external force or an internal fixation.