nyomulni

Nyomulni is a Hungarian verb meaning to push one's way forward, to crowd into a space, or to press forward through a crowd. It can describe physical movement, such as people forcing themselves onto a bus or through a doorway, and it can also be used metaphorically to indicate intruding into a conversation, a group, or a situation. The term often carries a negative or cautious connotation, suggesting improvised, insistent, or inconsiderate behavior.

Etymology and related forms originate from the root nyom meaning pressure, with the -ulni infinitive suffix. Related nouns include nyomulás (the act of pushing one’s way forward) and nyomuló (a pushy or intrusive person). The adjective nyomuló describes behavior characterized by persistent, forward movement.

Usage notes: In formal writing, more neutral alternatives such as átpréselődni or to push forward can be used, depending on context. In everyday speech, nyomulni is common for describing crowded or invasive action. The verb is typically intransitive or used with a location or direction (nyomulni előre, nyomulni be a sorba).

Conjugation: nyomulni is a regular -ni verb. Present tense forms include: én nyomulok, te nyomulsz, ő nyomul, mi nyomulunk, ti nyomultok, ők nyomulnak. Past tense is formed with appropriate auxiliary or participial forms (nyomultam, nyomultál, nyomult, nyomultunk, nyomultatok, nyomultak).

Examples:

- A tömeg nyomul a kapu felé. (The crowd is pushing toward the gate.)

- A szóvivő nyomul be a beszéd alatt a médiába. (The spokesperson is pushing into the press during the speech.)