lefeküdni

Lefeküdni is a Hungarian verb meaning to lie down. It describes the action of moving from a standing or seated position to a horizontal posture, typically in order to sleep, rest, or relax. It is used in a literal sense, as in “Este lefekszem az ágyba” (I lie down in bed tonight) or “A beteg lefekszik a kanapéra” (The patient lies down on the couch). The expression can also appear in broader contexts referring to placing oneself in a recumbent position.

Etymology and usage note: the word is formed with the prefix le- attached to feküdni (to lie). It is an intransitive prefixed verb and follows regular Hungarian conjugation patterns. Common forms include present tense lefekszem, lefekszel, lefekszik, and past forms such as lefeküdtem.

In addition to its physical sense, lefeküdni can have a sexual meaning in colloquial speech: lefeküdni valakivel means to have sex with someone. This usage is informal and can be considered crude or vulgar depending on context; it is usually avoided in formal writing or polite conversation. When a neutral or less ambiguous phrasing is desired, speakers may use szexelni valakivel or simply discuss sexual activity in more explicit terms if appropriate.

See also: feküdni, fekszik, lefektetni (to lay something down), leülni (to sit down).