Súlyoztatni

Súlyoztatni is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to weigh down," "to burden," or "to emphasize." It is derived from the noun "súly," meaning "weight." The verb can be used in both literal and figurative senses.

Literally, súlyoztatni refers to the physical act of adding weight to something. For example, one might súlyoztatni a zsákot horganyzott súlyokkal, meaning "to weigh down the bag with lead weights." This is common in contexts such as loading cargo, ballast in ships, or even for exercises.

Figuratively, súlyoztatni means to give importance or stress to something. This can apply to ideas, statements, or actions. For instance, in a discussion, someone might súlyoztatni a legfontosabb pontokat, meaning "to emphasize the most important points." Similarly, a speaker might try to súlyoztatni a következményeket of a certain decision, highlighting their gravity. The verb suggests making something more significant or impactful. In some contexts, it can also imply a negative burden or a heavy responsibility that one must bear. The specific nuance depends heavily on the surrounding words and the overall context of the sentence.