gyertyaként

Gyertyaként is a Hungarian word that translates to "like a candle" in English. It is often used in a figurative sense to describe a person or object that is burning or consuming itself, or that is giving light or warmth. It can also refer to something that is fragile or easily extinguished, like a candle flame.

The phrase "gyertyaként égett" (burned like a candle) might describe someone who worked themselves to exhaustion or someone who lived a short but intense life. Similarly, "gyertyaként világított" (shone like a candle) could refer to someone who brought hope or guidance in dark times, or a source of illumination. The word "gyertyaként" can evoke imagery of light, warmth, consumption, and fragility.

In a more literal context, it might be used to describe the way something melts or dissolves, resembling a candle burning down. For example, snow melting on a warm surface could be described as melting "gyertyaként." The connotation is generally one of gradual disappearance or transformation through an ongoing process.