Süllyeszti

Süllyeszti is a Hungarian verb that translates to "sinks," "lowers," or "submerges" in English. It is derived from the root word "süllyed," which means "to sink" or "to go down." The verb can be used in a literal sense, referring to the physical act of something sinking in water or another medium. For example, "A hajó elsüllyeszti a tengert" means "The ship sinks into the sea."

Beyond its literal meaning, "süllyeszti" can also be used figuratively. It can describe the act of lowering something in status, importance, or value. For instance, "A kritika lealacsonyítja a művész hírnevét" might be expressed as "The criticism sinks the artist's reputation." It can also refer to making something less prominent or noticeable, such as "A magas épület elől eltakarta a napot, elsüllyesztve a falut az árnyékban" which means "The tall building blocked the sun, sinking the village in shadow."

The verb takes a direct object, indicating what is being sunk or lowered. The conjugation of "süllyeszti" changes depending on the subject and tense of the sentence, following Hungarian grammatical rules. It is a common verb used in everyday language and literature to describe various phenomena of descent and reduction.