felgyújtani

Felgyújtani is a Hungarian verb meaning "to set fire to" or "to ignite." It is a compound verb formed from the prefix "fel-" meaning "up" or "on," and the verb "gyújtani" meaning "to ignite" or "to light." The verb can be used in a literal sense to describe the act of starting a fire, such as felgyújtani a tűzet (to light the fire) or felgyújtani a házat (to set the house on fire).

Beyond its literal meaning, felgyújtani can also be used metaphorically. It can refer to inciting strong emotions or passions, like felgyújtani a szívet (to ignite the heart) or felgyújtani a lelkesedést (to spark enthusiasm). In some contexts, it can also imply causing destruction or chaos. The past tense of the verb is felgyújtott, and the present tense forms vary depending on the subject. For example, én felgyújtom (I ignite), te felgyújtod (you ignite), ő felgyújtja (he/she/it ignites). The infinitive form is felgyújtani. Understanding the context is crucial for accurately interpreting the meaning of felgyújtani.