bepótol

Bepótol is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to make up for," "to compensate," or "to replace" in English. It often carries a connotation of rectifying a deficit or fulfilling a missed opportunity.

The verb is used in various contexts. For instance, one might "bepótol" a missed lesson, meaning to catch up on the material or attend a make-up class. Similarly, a person could "bepótol" lost sleep, implying they are trying to recover by sleeping more. It can also refer to making up for a mistake or an oversight, effectively compensating for a negative action or inaction. In a more abstract sense, it can be used for things that have been lacking and are now being supplied, such as "bepótolni a hiányt" which means "to make up for the shortage." The conjugation of "bepótol" follows the standard Hungarian verb conjugation patterns.