Termeszt

Termeszt is a Hungarian verb meaning to cultivate or grow crops by agricultural means. It describes the act of preparing the soil, sowing or planting, caring for plants, providing water and nutrients, protecting against pests, and eventually harvesting. The term is used across farming, gardening, and horticulture to refer to the production of crops such as grains, vegetables, fruits, and vineyard products.

The noun form is termesztés, which denotes the practice or process of cultivation. A person who performs this work is called a termesztő, or more generally a farmer or grower in context. The verb commonly takes direct objects referring to crops or plants, for example: termszt gabonát (cultivate grain), termeszt zöldségeket (grow vegetables), or termeszt gyümölcsöt (cultivate fruit).

Usage notes and nuances: termeszt emphasizes the act of cultivating itself and the ongoing care of crops, rather than the overall production or output, which is typically conveyed by termelés (production). While termeszt is used for field crops and garden plants, the related term tenyésztés is used for breeding living organisms, especially in animal and fish contexts. In everyday language, terms such as földművelés (tilling the land) or mezőgazdaság (agriculture) may appear in broader discussions about crop cultivation.

See also: mezőgazdaság, földművelés, termesztés, termelés, tenyésztés.