körülír

Körülír is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to go around," "to circumscribe," or "to describe." It can be used in a literal sense to describe physically moving around something, such as walking around a building. In a more figurative sense, it can mean to avoid directly addressing a topic or to speak in a roundabout way, often to be diplomatic or evasive. This usage implies circumlocution, where someone talks about a subject without naming it directly, perhaps due to sensitivity or complexity.

The verb also has a specific mathematical meaning, referring to the act of circumscribing a geometric figure. For instance, a circle can be circumscribed around a triangle, meaning it is drawn around the triangle in such a way that it touches all three vertices. Conversely, a triangle can be circumscribed around a circle, meaning its sides are tangent to the circle.

In everyday language, "körülír" can be used when someone is trying to explain something in detail without giving a concise definition, perhaps because a simple definition is difficult or impossible to provide. It can also be used to describe the process of outlining or summarizing a larger work or concept. The core idea behind the verb often involves encompassing or defining something by its surrounding elements or by describing its characteristics in a broad manner.