Mélyebb

Mélyebb is the Hungarian comparative form of the adjective mély, meaning deep. It is used to express greater depth or intensity, in both literal and figurative senses. For example, it can describe physical depth, such as a lake or a canyon, as well as abstract depth, such as meaning, emotion, or analysis.

Grammatical notes: Hungarian forms the comparative with the suffix -ebb/-abb attached to the stem. For mély, the result is mélyebb. Like other adjectives, mélyebb agrees with the noun in attributive position and follows standard Hungarian subject-verb agreement in predicative use. The word is commonly employed across formal and informal registers.

Usage and examples: Typical sentences include “Ez a tó mélyebb, mint az előző,” meaning the lake is deeper than the previous one. Another example is “A beszéd mélyebb értelmet hordoz,” indicating the speech carries a deeper meaning. In literary or analytical contexts, mélyebb can describe more nuanced or substantial depth of insight or feeling.

Related forms and translations: The adverbial form of mély is mélyebben, used to describe depth of action or manner, as in “A hang mélyebben szól.” English translations of mélyebb include “deeper,” “more profound,” or “more intense,” depending on context. The word belongs to a productive comparative paradigm in Hungarian and pairs with other descriptors to convey varying degrees.