Távolodik

Távolodik is a Hungarian verb meaning to move away or to become distant, either physically or figuratively. It describes an increasing distance from a reference point, such as a person, place, or situation. The action is intransitive and is often accompanied by a phrase indicating the source of distance, for example with the preposition from-től (from).

Etymology and grammar: Távolodik is formed from the noun távol (far) with the intransitive suffix -odik. The infinitive is távolodni. In present tense, the forms follow the standard intransitive pattern: én távolodom (I move away), te távolodsz, ő távolodik, mi távolodunk, ti távolodtok, ők távolodnak. The past tense is távolodott, and the future is built with lesz or fog: távolodni fog. The imperative is távolodj! (singular) or távolodjatok! (plural).

Usage and nuance: Távolodik can describe physical separation, such as a vehicle or person increasing distance from a point, as well as figurative distancing in relationships, opinions, or attitudes. It often carries a sense of gradually increasing estrangement rather than a single action. The opposite is közeledik (to approach) or közeleedik, depending on context.

Examples: The ship may be described as "A hajó egyre távolodik a kikötőtől." In social terms, one might say "A kapcsolatok egyre távolodnak egymástól." In the imperative, one could use "Távolodj!" or "Távolodjatok!"

Related terms: távol, közelít, közeledik, elidegenedés (emotional distance). Távolodik is a common, neutral verb in both everyday speech and literary Hungarian.