félelmetesnek

Félelmetesnek is a Hungarian adjective that translates to "scary" or "frightening" in English. It is used to describe something that evokes fear or apprehension. The word can be applied to a wide range of situations, from a terrifying monster in a movie to a deeply unsettling experience.

The adjective is derived from the Hungarian verb "félni," meaning "to fear." The "-es" suffix forms adjectives, and the "-nek" ending is a dative case marker, often used in constructions like "something seems scary to someone" or to indicate the object of a feeling. Therefore, "félelmetesnek" can be understood as "as scary" or "to be scary."

For example, one might say, "A film félelmetesnek tűnt" (The film seemed scary) or "Az éjszaka hangjai félelmetesnek bizonyultak" (The sounds of the night proved to be frightening). The word's usage is common in everyday conversation, literature, and media when discussing subjects that cause unease or alarm. It conveys a strong sense of dread or terror.