kifúj

kifúj is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to blow out" or "to exhale" in English. It is a common verb used in everyday language. The past tense of kifúj is kifújt, and the future tense is kifújom (I will blow out).

The verb can be used in various contexts. For example, one might kifúj a gyertyákat (blow out the candles) on a birthday cake. It can also refer to exhaling air from the lungs, such as when one is out of breath or trying to calm down. In a figurative sense, kifúj can mean to vent one's frustration or anger.

The etymology of kifúj comes from the prefix "ki-" meaning "out" and the verb "fúj" meaning "to blow." This combination clearly conveys the action of blowing something outwards.

Synonyms for kifúj include kilélegzik (to exhale) and elenged (to let go), depending on the specific nuance of the sentence. Antonyms might include belélegzik (to inhale). The verb is conjugated regularly in Hungarian grammar, following standard patterns for verbs ending in "-új." Understanding kifúj is essential for comprehending basic Hungarian conversations and texts.