hántolás

Hántolás is a Hungarian verb that generally translates to "to peel," "to strip," or "to husk." It describes the action of removing an outer layer from something, often a fruit, vegetable, or grain. The specific meaning can vary depending on the context.

When referring to fruits and vegetables, hántolás implies removing the skin or rind. For instance, one might hántol a krumplit (peel potatoes) or hántol a narancsot (peel an orange). The tool used for this purpose is often a kés (knife) or a hámozó (peeler).

In the context of grains or seeds, hántolás refers to the process of removing the husk or outer covering. This is a crucial step in preparing grains for consumption or further processing. For example, rice is often hántolt to remove its bran layer, making it white rice. Similarly, corn can be hántolt to remove its kernels from the cob.

The term can also be used metaphorically, suggesting the removal of superficial layers or the stripping away of something to reveal the core. However, its primary and most common usage relates to the physical act of peeling or husking.