megnyúl
Megnyúl is a Hungarian verb meaning to lengthen or elongate something, making it longer than its original length. It is formed with the prefix meg- attached to a root related to stretching or extending, and it typically describes a completed change of state or a resulting elongated condition. The word can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts: literally for fabrics, ropes, limbs, or other objects that become longer, and metaphorically for the extension of time, deadlines, or opportunities.
Usage notes: Megnyúl is used when an external influence or processing leads to increased length. It is
- A ruha megnyúlt a mosás után. (The garment lengthened after washing.)
- A rugó megnyúlt, amikor megnyomták. (The spring lengthened when it was pressed.)
See also: Hungarian grammar, prefixes meg- and nyúl, verb conjugation patterns for compound verbs.
This entry provides a concise overview of megnyúl as a lexical item in Hungarian, focusing on meaning,