hosszabbítja

Hosszabbítja is a Hungarian verb meaning "to lengthen" or "to extend." It is derived from the adjective "hosszú," meaning "long." The verb can be used in various contexts, both literal and figurative.

Literally, hosszabbítja can refer to the physical act of making something longer. For example, one might say "Az út hosszabbítja a menetidőt," which translates to "The road lengthens the travel time." It can also apply to making an object longer, such as "A kovács hosszabbítja a vasrudat," meaning "The blacksmith lengthens the iron rod."

Figuratively, hosszabbítja can describe the extension of time, duration, or scope. For instance, "A szünet hosszabbítja a munkanapot," meaning "The break extends the workday." It can also refer to prolonging a state or situation, like "A gyógyszer hosszabbítja a beteg életét," which means "The medicine prolongs the patient's life." In a more abstract sense, it can indicate an increase in complexity or detail, such as "Ez a magyarázat csak hosszabbítja a vitát," translating to "This explanation only lengthens the debate." The verb's conjugation changes based on the subject, tense, and mood.