eltörleszteni

eltörleszteni is a Hungarian verb. It is the perfective aspect of the verb törölgetni and törölni. The verb translates to "to erase," "to delete," "to abolish," "to cancel," or "to wipe out" in English, depending on the context.

In its most literal sense, eltörleszteni can refer to the physical act of removing something written or drawn. For example, one might eltörleszteni a grafitot a tábláról, meaning "to erase the chalk from the board." It can also be used to describe deleting digital information, such as eltörleszteni egy fájlt a számítógépről, meaning "to delete a file from the computer."

Beyond its literal meaning, eltörleszteni is frequently used in more abstract or metaphorical ways. It can signify the abolition or annulment of something, such as a law, a decree, or a debt. For instance, a government might eltörleszteni egy törvényt, meaning "to abolish a law." Similarly, a debt could be eltörölve, or "canceled."

The verb can also imply wiping something out completely, suggesting a total removal or destruction. This could apply to phenomena like diseases or even historical events. The term carries a sense of finality. The precise English translation will always depend on the specific circumstances in which eltörleszteni is used.