Szétaprózódik

Szétaprózódik is a Hungarian verb that translates to "falls apart," "crumbles," or "shatters" in English. It describes a process where something large or solid breaks down into many small pieces. This can be a literal physical disintegration, such as a cake falling apart when cut, or a more metaphorical breakdown.

The verb is formed from the prefix "szét-" which indicates separation or dispersal, and the verb "aprózódik," meaning to become small or to break into small pieces. Therefore, "szétaprózódik" emphasizes the scattering and fragmentation of the original entity.

Examples of its use include describing a building that crumbles after an earthquake, a plan that falls apart due to unforeseen circumstances, or even a family that becomes estranged and drifts apart. The context determines the precise nuance of the word. It implies a loss of cohesion and integrity, resulting in a state of multiple, disconnected fragments. The process can be gradual or sudden, depending on the cause of the disintegration. It is a common word used in everyday Hungarian conversation to describe various forms of breakdown and fragmentation.