egyszersíteni

Egyszersíteni is a Hungarian verb that is not commonly attested in standard dictionaries and is generally regarded as nonstandard or nonce language. There is no widely accepted definition for the term, and it does not appear in authoritative grammars. Its existence in texts is sporadic, often considered a misspelling, a dialectal nonce word, or a playful coinage rather than a fixed lexical item.

Etymology and formation

The word appears to be formed from the prefix egy- meaning “one” or “single” and a verb ending -íteni, a suffix used in Hungarian to create causative or intensive verbs. However, no consensus exists on a clear root verb, and the form is not part of standard derivations. Because of the lack of a stable root and definition, etymological explanations remain speculative. In practice, the term is typically treated as nonstandard.

Usage and interpretation

Due to its nonstandard status, egyszersíteni lacks a clear, agreed-upon meaning. In most contexts where the form is encountered, readers may infer the intended sense from surrounding text, or assume a mistaken or humorous attempt to express a related concept. In formal writing, it is generally advisable to avoid this form and opt for established verbs.

Relations and alternatives

- For the meaning “to simplify,” the standard verb is egyszerűsíteni.

- For expressing doing something in a single step or in one go, more common phrases include egy lépésben elvégezni or végrehajtani egyszerre.

See also: egyszerűsíteni, egyszerűsítés, egy lépésben elvégezni.