károsodni

Károsodni is a Hungarian verb meaning to become damaged, to suffer damage, or to deteriorate. It describes a process in which the condition of a person, object, system, or material worsens due to external factors such as impact, wear, exposure, or time. The verb is intransitive, typically used with a subject that undergoes damage, and it can refer to physical damage as well as metaphorical impairment, such as health or reputation.

Etymology and forms: The word is derived from káros, meaning harmful or damaging, with the infinitive suffix -dni. The verb has present forms such as károsodom, károsodsz, károsodik, károsodunk, károsodtok, károsodnak; past forms include károsodtam, károsodtál, károsodott, etc. The related noun károsodás denotes damage or impairment, while károsító denotes a damaging agent or factor.

Usage and examples: In technical writing, you might say: "A vezetékek károsodtak a vihar miatt," meaning "The cables were damaged due to the storm." Another example: "A készülék hamarosan károsodni fog, ha a hőmérséklet tovább emelkedik" meaning "The device will become damaged if the temperature continues to rise." The phrase "károsodást szenved" is also common: "A berendezés károsodást szenvedett" ("The equipment sustained damage").

See also: károsodás, károsító, károsodott. These terms are closely related and commonly appear in scientific, medical, and technical contexts.