megbomlott

Me gbomlott is a Hungarian adjective formed from the verb megbomlik, meaning to collapse, crumble, or break down. As a past participle, megbomlott describes something that has already collapsed or fallen apart, and it can be used for physical structures as well as for systems or metaphorical states.

Etymology and form: The word combines the prefix meg- with the root boml- and the past-participle suffix -ott. It appears in everyday and literary Hungarian and is considered neutral in tone, suitable for descriptive writing as well as journalistic reporting.

Usage and nuances: Me gbomlott typically denotes a completed state of collapse with visible or functional consequences. It can refer to a tangible object, such as a building or bridge, or to an abstract or living entity, such as a machine, a plan, or a person’s nerves. In figurative use, it conveys that something has ceased to operate effectively or has broken down under pressure. It is often contrasted with terms like összeomlás (collapse) or bomlás (decomposition/decay) to express different shades of failure or breakdown.

Examples: A földrengés után a ház megbomlott. A vállalat belső krízise megbomlott a rendszeren, és leállások voltak. Miután hosszú ideig stressz alatt dolgozott, megbomlott az idegrendszere.

See also: összeomlás, bomlás, megbomlás.