Szélesed

Szélesed is a Hungarian verb meaning to widen or become wider. It describes a process in which a dimension, boundary, or range increases. The term is used for both concrete, physical widening (such as rivers, borders, or streets) and more figurative expansion (for example horizons, perspectives, or audiences). It is typically intransitive, emphasizing a change of state rather than a direct object being acted upon.

Etymology and related forms: Szélesed is formed from the adjective széles (wide) with a verb-forming suffix to indicate a process or change. The word relates to other forms such as szélesedés (the widening or expansion) and to transitive verbs like szélesít (to widen something, in the sense of making it wider). The language distinguishes between widening as a process (szélesedik) and widening as a result or action (szélesít).

Usage and examples: Szélesed is commonly found in geographic descriptions and in analyses of perception or influence. Examples include: “A folyó szélesedik a tavaszi olvadás után.” (The river widens after the spring thaw.) “A látóhatár szélesedik.” (The horizon widens.) “Az érdeklődés szélesedett a konferencia hatására.” (Interest widened as a result of the conference.)

Grammar notes: In present usage, the form szélesedik is typical for “it widens.” Past tense tends to be szélesedett (it widened). The noun form szélesedés refers to the act or process of widening.

See also: szélesedés, szélesít, szélesedő, szélesítő.