feléget

Feléget is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to burn down" or "to raze by fire". It implies a complete destruction by fire, often of a building or an entire settlement. The term suggests a thorough and often irreversible process of combustion, leaving behind only ashes or ruins.

In historical contexts, feléget could refer to acts of war, where an enemy would burn villages or cities to cripple their resources and morale. It could also describe accidental fires that consumed structures completely. The intensity of the word suggests more than just a small fire; it denotes a conflagration that leaves nothing standing.

Figuratively, feléget can be used to describe the complete destruction of something non-physical, such as relationships, opportunities, or hopes. For example, someone might "feléget" bridges with their past, meaning they have severed all connections irrevocably. Similarly, a disastrous decision could be said to "feléget" all future possibilities. The core meaning of complete annihilation by fire remains central to its figurative usage. The verb carries a sense of finality and totality.