Metszik

Metszik is a Hungarian verb meaning to prune, trim, or cut back vegetation, especially trees, shrubs, hedges, or vines. It denotes the act of removing parts of a plant to shape its growth, promote health, or encourage flowering and fruiting. The related noun metszés refers to pruning as a horticultural practice.

In gardening, horticulture, and agriculture, metszés is used to manage plant form and vigor. Pruning helps improve air circulation, light penetration, and overall plant structure, and it can involve removing dead or diseased wood, thinning dense growth, or stimulating new shoots. The practice is common for fruit trees, ornamental shrubs, and vineyard management, among others. Tools typically used include pruning shears (metszőolló), loppers, and pruning saws, chosen according to the plant size and the cut required.

Metszik and its related forms appear in various conjugations within Hungarian grammar, and metszés functions as a key term in plant care, landscape management, and agricultural instructions. The concept also encompasses different techniques, such as thinning, heading back, or rejuvenation pruning, each suited to particular plant species and conditions.

See also: horticulture, pruning, gardening, plant care, metszés, metszőolló.

Overall, metszi and metszés reflect the essential horticultural activity of pruning in Hungarian-speaking contexts, emphasizing the goal of healthy, well-shaped plants through selective cutting.