Suhanó

Suhanó is a term found in Hungarian language use, functioning as a present-participle adjective derived from the verb suhan. In Hungarian grammar, the suffix -ó forms adjectives from verbs to describe ongoing or characteristic action, and suhanó conveys a sense of sliding, gliding, or passing by smoothly. The exact nuance depends on the surrounding noun and context.

In meaning, suhanó is typically associated with rapid, fluid motion or a sound associated with such movement. It is most often used in descriptive prose and poetry to evoke a swift, graceful sense of change or passage. Common collocations describe wind, light, or other phenomena that seem to move by quickly and smoothly, for example in phrases that translate roughly to “gliding wind” or “whooshing light,” though actual usage varies by author and register.

Etymology and form: suhanó is formed from the imperfective verb suhan, using the habitual present-participle suffix -ó. This derivation places suhanó within a family of Hungarian participial adjectives that describe the manner of motion or action associated with the noun they modify.

Usage considerations: as a descriptive literary term, suhanó can convey atmosphere and dynamism. It is less common in everyday speech outside of stylized narration, but it appears in literary, journalistic, and poetic contexts where motion or transition is foregrounded. Alternatives with similar meaning include related forms such as suhogó or suhanás, which emphasize different nuances of movement or sound.

See also: suhanás, suhogó, present participles in Hungarian.