Terjed

Terjed is a Hungarian verb meaning to spread, extend, or propagate. It describes both physical diffusion, such as fire or smoke spreading, and abstract diffusion, such as rumors, diseases, ideas, or technological influence.

Infinitive: terjedni. The present tense form terjed is used for third-person singular: "A tűz gyorsan terjed." The word forms part of the extensive Hungarian finite verb system and takes various suffixes to mark tense, mood, person, and aspect.

Grammatical notes: terjed is generally intransitive and does not take a direct object. It often appears with adverbs or phrases indicating speed or direction, for example "gyorsan terjed" (spreads quickly). The noun form "terjedés" denotes the act or process of spreading, and the adjective "terjedő" describes something that is spreading or becoming widespread.

Examples: "A tűz gyorsan terjed." "A pletyka terjed az iskolában." "A technológia terjedése felgyorsult az elmúlt években." These illustrate both physical and abstract diffusion, and how the term can describe changing scope or rate.

Related terms: terjeszt (to disseminate or distribute, often intentionally), elterjed (to become widespread), terjedés (spread, diffusion). The choice between terjed and its derivatives often reflects whether the spread is spontaneous and natural or deliberate and directed.