megrözni

Megrázni is a Hungarian verb meaning to shake something or someone vigorously, to jolt, or to cause to tremble. It can also be used figuratively to mean to shock or deeply affect someone emotionally. In physical use, it describes a deliberate or forceful action that makes an object or a person shake. In figurative use, it describes something that causes a strong emotional or cognitive impact, such as distress, surprise, or upheaval.

Etymology and related forms: Megrázni is formed from the verb ráz (to shake) with the prefix meg-, which adds a sense of completion or intensity. The related noun megrázás refers to the act or result of shaking or the experience of being shocked, while the adjective megrázó describes something shocking or disturbing. The reflexive megrázkódom/megrázkódik denotes trembling or shaking oneself, often used for people trembling or shuddering.

Usage notes: Megrázni is commonly used for physical actions, such as shaking a door, a tree, or an object, but also widely in figurative contexts, for example to describe events or information that shakes public opinion or a person’s composure. In many contexts, synonymous expressions include felkavar, megrendít, or megdöbbent, depending on nuance.

Examples:

- A földrengés megrázta a várost. (The earthquake shook the city.)

- A hír megrázta a közvéleményt. (The news shocked the public.)

- A beszámoló megrázó volt. (The report was shocking.)

Megrázni remains a versatile verb in Hungarian, enabling both concrete physical descriptions and expressive figurative meaning.