elnyújt

elnyújt is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to prolong," "to lengthen," or "to stretch out" in English. It can be used in various contexts, both literal and figurative.

Literally, elnyújt can refer to physically extending something. For example, one might elnyújt a piece of dough to make it thinner or elnyújt a piece of fabric to measure it. It can also describe the act of stretching one's body, such as when waking up and elnyújt oneself.

Figuratively, elnyújt is often used to describe the act of making something take longer than necessary. This can apply to tasks, processes, or even conversations. For instance, a bureaucratic process might be described as elnyújtott, meaning it is unnecessarily long and drawn out. Similarly, someone might elnyújt a story, making it tedious for the listener. The verb can also imply a deliberate action to delay or postpone something. In this sense, it carries a connotation of inefficiency or even manipulation. The past participle of the verb is elnyújtott, meaning "prolonged," "lengthened," or "drawn-out."