kihúzni

kihúzni is a Hungarian verb. Its literal translation into English often depends heavily on context. One primary meaning is "to pull out" or "to draw out." This can apply to physical objects, such as pulling a tooth (fogot kihúzni) or drawing a card from a deck (kártyát kihúzni). It can also refer to extracting information or a secret from someone, meaning "to elicit" or "to get out of."

Another common usage of kihúzni relates to escaping or getting away from a difficult situation or responsibility. In this sense, it can mean "to get out of," "to wriggle out of," or "to evade." For instance, one might say they managed to kihúzni magukat a kellemetlen helyzetből, meaning they managed to get themselves out of an unpleasant situation.

Figuratively, kihúzni can also describe something that is drawn out in time or space, implying a lengthy process or a long distance. The verb can also be used to express a sense of satisfaction or success, such as when someone achieves a goal or wins a competition, implying they have "pulled it off" or succeeded. The precise English equivalent is therefore highly contextual and requires understanding the surrounding sentence or situation.