komplikál

Komplikál is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to complicate" or "to make complicated" in English. It is derived from the word "komplikáció," which means complication. The verb is used in various contexts to describe the act of making a situation, task, or issue more difficult or complex than it needs to be. This can be done intentionally or unintentionally.

For instance, one might say "Ne komplikáld túl!" which translates to "Don't overcomplicate it!" This is a common piece of advice given when someone is making a simple matter more difficult than necessary. The verb can also be used to describe how external factors can complicate a situation, such as "Az időjárás komplikálta az utazást" (The weather complicated the journey).

The concept of "komplikál" can also extend to interpersonal relationships, where a person's actions or words might be described as complicating a situation between individuals. In a more technical sense, it can refer to the introduction of complex elements into a system or process. The opposite of "komplikál" would be to simplify or make something easier. The term is a fundamental part of everyday Hungarian vocabulary, reflecting the common human experience of encountering and creating complexity.