lelassítani

Le Lassítani, in Hungarian, is an imperfective to perfective verb pair that means to slow down or to decelerate something. The infinitive lelassítani denotes the deliberate or caused slowing of speed, velocity, or progression, rather than a mere natural change of pace. It is commonly used for moving objects, machines, processes, or activities that require a reduction in speed.

Etymology and form: the word is formed from the verb lassítani (to slow down) with the prefix le-, which in Hungarian often conveys bringing something to a lower state or degree. The prefix emphasizes an active reduction rather than a spontaneous change. Related forms include lassítás (the act of slowing down), lelassulás (the process of slowing), and the shorter verbs lelassít, lelassítja, depending on tense and subject.

Usage and contexts: lelassítani is used in a variety of fields. In traffic and daily life, it describes reducing a vehicle’s speed, for example by braking or adjusting speed to match conditions. In machinery and manufacturing, it refers to slowing down a machine or production line. In scientific contexts, it can describe deceleration of a moving body or a slowing of a process rate. Figuratively, it can refer to slowing down plans, efforts, or activities.

See also: lassítani, lassítás, lelassítás, lelassulás, leállítani. These terms share the general idea of changing speed or stopping, with nuances in whether the change is partial, complete, intentional, or temporary.