beszivárog

beszivárog is a Hungarian verb that translates to "seep in" or "percolate" in English. It describes a process where a liquid or gas gradually penetrates or is absorbed into a porous material or substance. This can occur in various contexts, both literal and figurative.

Literally, beszivárog can refer to water seeping into soil after rainfall, or oil permeating through a filter. It implies a slow, often invisible movement through small spaces. For example, one might say that water has begun to beszivárog into the basement after a heavy storm. Similarly, if a substance has a strong odor, that odor might beszivárog into the surrounding air.

Figuratively, beszivárog can describe the gradual adoption or influence of an idea, trend, or feeling. For instance, a new political ideology might beszivárog into public discourse, or a sense of unease might beszivárog into a community. In this sense, it denotes a subtle but pervasive spread. The verb emphasizes the passive and gradual nature of the process, rather than an active or forceful infiltration. It suggests something that happens over time, often without immediate notice.