küszöbei

Küszöbei is a Hungarian word that translates to "thresholds" in English. It refers to the physical threshold of a doorway, the strip of material that lies across the bottom of a door frame. This can be made of various materials such as wood, stone, or metal.

In a broader, more figurative sense, küszöbei can also refer to a point of transition or a moment of significant change. This could be a life event, a new beginning, or a situation where one is on the verge of something important. For example, a person might be described as being at the "küszöbei" of a new career or a new relationship.

The concept of thresholds is present in many cultures and mythologies, often associated with protection, luck, or the crossing between different realms. In Hungarian folklore, it was traditionally considered bad luck to step directly on the küszöbei, as it was believed to be a place where spirits or supernatural beings resided. Therefore, people would often step over it carefully. The word küszöbei encapsulates both the literal and metaphorical aspects of these important transitional spaces.