mértéktelen

Mértéktelen is a Hungarian adjective that translates to immeasurable, boundless, or incalculable. It is often used to describe something that is so vast or extreme that it cannot be accurately measured or quantified. This can apply to abstract concepts such as love, grief, or beauty, as well as to physical phenomena like distances or quantities. The word is derived from "mérték," meaning measure, and the suffix "-telen," indicating a lack of something. Therefore, mértéktelen literally means "without measure."

In literature and everyday speech, mértéktelen conveys a sense of overwhelming magnitude or intensity. For instance, one might speak of "mértéktelen öröm" (immeasurable joy) or "mértéktelen sötétség" (boundless darkness). The term suggests that the subject exceeds any standard of measurement, pushing the boundaries of comprehension. It can also imply a lack of moderation or restraint, suggesting excessiveness. While often used poetically, it remains a common and understandable term in Hungarian for expressing the unquantifiable.