hozzáragasztani

Hozzáragasztani is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to glue on" or "to attach by gluing." It is a compound verb formed from the prefix "hozzá-" which indicates addition or attachment, and the verb "ragasztani," meaning "to glue" or "to stick." The verb is used in a literal sense when referring to the physical act of affixing one object to another using an adhesive. For example, one might hozzáragasztani a paper to a poster.

Beyond its literal meaning, "hozzáragasztani" can also be used figuratively. In this context, it can imply adding something that doesn't quite fit or is superfluous, often with a negative connotation. It might suggest an attempt to force something into place or to make an unwarranted addition. For instance, someone might be accused of trying to hozzáragasztani egy újabb indokot a már meglévőkhöz, meaning to arbitrarily add another reason to the existing ones, implying a lack of genuine justification. The verb's usage often depends on the surrounding context to determine whether it refers to a physical act of adhesion or a more abstract notion of attachment or addition. The perfective aspect of the verb is "hozzáragasztotta" in the past tense.