díszíteni

díszíteni is a Hungarian verb meaning to decorate or adorn, typically referring to adding ornaments or embellishments to a person, object, or space. It is used for both everyday decoration and festive or ceremonial embellishment, from decorating a room to dressing up a Christmas tree.

Etymology and usage notes: the verb derives from the noun dísz, meaning ornament, with the -íteni suffix forming a transitive verb. It is commonly employed with direct objects in Hungarian, such as a room, table, tree, or square. Related forms include the noun dísz (ornament) and the noun díszítés (ornamentation or decorating in a general sense), as well as the compound feldíszítés (decking out).

Examples (Hungarian with English translations):

- Szeretném díszíteni a karácsonyfát. (I would like to decorate the Christmas tree.)

- A lakást karácsonyi díszekkel díszítjük. (We decorate the apartment with Christmas ornaments.)

- A teret ünnepi fényekkel díszítették. (They decorated the square with festive lights.)

Conjugation and notes: díszíteni is a regular -íteni verb in Hungarian. It forms standard present, past, and future tenses with the usual personal endings and auxiliary constructions (for example, future with fog + infinitive). As with many Hungarian verbs, its use is broad and context-dependent, ranging from interior decoration to ceremonial adornment.

See also: dísz, díszítés, feldíszítés, díszítő. These terms cover related concepts of ornament, adornment, and the act or result of decorating.