Morzsolódó

Morzsolódó is a Hungarian adjective formed from the verb morzsolni (to crumble). It describes materials or surfaces that crumble easily or are in a state of crumbling. The term is commonly used for physical materials such as plaster, brick, stone, concrete, or soil that has become fragile. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to processes of deterioration or decay in systems, plans, or organizations.

Etymology: morzsolódó originates from morzsolni, linked to morzsa (crumb). The suffix -ódó forms a present participle adjective, yielding the meaning "crumbling" or "crumbly". The word agrees like other Hungarian adjectives with noun in number and case.

Usage: In descriptive phrases, morzsolódó modifies a noun: morzsolódó fal (crumbling wall), morzsolódó vakolat (crumbling plaster), morzsolódó útburkolat (crumbling pavement). The term is common in architectural, construction, and conservation contexts, where it signals structural fragility and the need for repair or stabilization. It can appear in figurative language to describe deteriorating relations, processes, or conditions, e.g., morzsolódó kapcsolatok or morzsolódó gazdasági helyzet (crumbling relationships or deteriorating economic situation), though less frequent.

Related terms: morzsolás (crumbling, the act of breaking into crumbs), morzsolódás (the process of crumbling). See also erosion, weathering, decay.

Pronunciation: morzsolódó is pronounced with the stress on the first syllable: mor-zsol-ó-dó.