Vázolni

Vázolni is a Hungarian verb meaning to outline, sketch, or present briefly the main points of something. It denotes giving a concise, structured account of a topic rather than a full exposition. It is commonly used in academic, professional, and rhetorical contexts to frame a discussion, proposal, or argument. The verb is transitive and typically takes a direct object in the accusative case, such as vázolni egy tervet (to outline a plan) or vázolni egy elméletet (to outline a theory). The nuance contrasts with felvázolni, which often implies a more detailed or developed outline.

Etymology: the word is derived from váz meaning “outline, frame” plus the infinitive suffix -ni. The stem is vázol-.

Conjugation and forms: In the present tense, the forms are: én vázolom, te vázolod, ő vázolja, mi vázoljuk, ti vázoljátok, ők vázolják. Past tense uses vázolt: én vázoltam, te vázoltad, ő vázolta, mi vázoltuk, ti vázoltátok, ők vázolták. Imperative forms include vázolj (singular) and vázoljátok (plural). The noun form vázolás means the act of outlining; felvázolás can refer to a more explicit or thorough outline.

Usage notes: vázolni emphasizes brevity and clarity, focusing on the essential structure or main points rather than full detail. It is commonly paired with objects such as a plan, theory, proposal, or argument. In contrast, felvázolni often signals a more developed or preparatory outline that may precede a fuller presentation.

See also: felvázolás, vázlat, vázlatkészítés, outline in Hungarian discourse.