Terjeszkedik

Terjeszkedik is a Hungarian verb meaning to expand, spread, or extend, typically referring to growth in space or influence. It is commonly used for the expansion of a country’s territory or power, but also for the growth of markets, organizations, or ideas. The verb is intransitive and usually appears with directional phrases such as nyugat felé (toward the west) or kelet felé (toward the east) to indicate where the expansion occurs. The infinitive is terjeszkedni, and terjeszkedik is the third-person singular present form.

Etymology and related forms: terjeszkedik is related to terjeszt, meaning to spread or disseminate, and to terjeszkedés and terjeszkedés, which denote expansion or expansionist activity. The noun terjeszkedés is commonly used to refer to the process or result of expansion, while terjeszkedő is an adjective describing something that is expanding.

Usage notes: The term is neutral in itself but can carry evaluative or political overtones depending on context. In international or historical discourse, it often refers to territorial or strategic growth by states or empires; in business contexts, it can describe companies extending into new markets or regions. Metaphorical use is common when discussing the spread of culture, influence, or technologies.

Examples: Az ország terjeszkedik nyugat felé a 19. században. A cég terjeszkedik a nemzetközi piacon. A kultúra terjeszkedése lassú és fokozatos.

See also: terjeszkedés, terjesztés, terjeszkedő.