Nyomó

Nyomó is a Hungarian adjective meaning “pressing” or “coercive,” derived from the verb nyomni, to press or push. As an adjective it describes something that exerts pressure or compression, as in nyomóerő (compressive force) or nyomóhatás (pressing effect). The term is widely used in physics and engineering to distinguish the action of applying pressure from intrinsic pressure.

In technical contexts the word forms part of several compound nouns. Nyomógép denotes a machine that applies a pressing force, for example in stamping or forming processes. Nyomóerő refers to the force that produces compression. Nyomóeszköz means a tool that applies pressure. Together these terms help specify components, effects, and processes in mechanical design.

In everyday language nyomó functions primarily as an adjective; when referring to a person or power that uses coercive pressure, modern Hungarian commonly uses elnyomó (oppressor) or nyomóhatalom (oppressive power) rather than using nyomó as a stand-alone noun.

Etymology: nyomó comes from nyomni, to press. The word appears across multiple domains, including linguistics, engineering, and political discourse, with subtle nuance between physical pressure and social coercion.