megégetni

megégetni is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to burn down" or "to burn completely" in English. It describes a situation where something is consumed entirely by fire, often implying destruction. The verb can be used in both literal and figurative senses.

Literally, megégetni refers to the act of a fire consuming an object or structure to the point where it is no longer recognizable or usable. For example, a house could be megégetni if it burns down completely. This can also apply to smaller items, such as a piece of food being megégetni in an oven if left too long.

Figuratively, megégetni can describe the experience of being severely disappointed or having a venture fail spectacularly. If someone invests all their money in a business that then collapses, they might say they "megégetni magukat," meaning they burned themselves or suffered a significant loss. Similarly, a project that goes disastrously wrong could be described as having "megégetni." The core idea in both literal and figurative uses is complete destruction or failure due to an intense, often negative, force.