bezár

Bezár is a Hungarian verb meaning to close, shut, or lock something. It is formed with the prefix be- attached to zár, the root meaning to close. The infinitive is bezárni, and the past participle is bezárt. Past tense forms include bezártam (I closed), bezártál (you closed), bezárta (he/she closed). Present-tense forms follow standard Hungarian conjugation for this verb class; for example, A bolt hétkor bezár. means “The store closes at seven.”

The basic use is transitive: bezárni valamit, that is, to close something, such as bezárni az ablakot (to close the window) or bezárni az ajtót (to close the door). The verb can also express the act of locking when appropriate context indicates securing a door or container.

Etymology and related forms: the be- prefix conveys enclosure or completion, yielding a sense of bringing something into a closed state. Related words include bezárás (closure) and bezárkózás (withdrawal, self-imposed isolation). There is also bezárkózik, a reflexive form meaning to shut oneself in.

Usage notes: bezár can describe literal closing of objects as well as figurative closures, such as institutions or services ending operation. In compound forms, it may appear with additional prefixes to modify nuance.

Examples:

- A bolt hétkor bezár. (The shop closes at seven.)

- Bezártam az ablakot. (I closed the window.)

- Ő bezárta az ajtót. (He closed the door.)