nyíló

Nyúló is a Hungarian adjective that describes something extended or elongated in space or time. It is used for both literal shapes, like a nyúló vonal (a long line) or nyúló árnyék (a long shadow), and figurative meanings, such as processes or periods that are prolonged, for example nyúló időszak (a drawn-out period) or nyúló vita (a protracted debate).

Origin and form: It is formed with the suffix -ó attached to a stem related to the verb nyúlni/nyúl, meaning to stretch or extend; thus the word literally conveys "stretching" or "that which stretches out." It agrees with the noun it modifies and can take standard inflections when used in phrases.

Usage notes: Nyúló is common in journalism, literature, and everyday speech to convey length or duration without specifying a precise measure. It is somewhat formal; in many cases, longer synonyms such as hosszú or elhúzódó can be substituted, depending on nuance. The word should not be confused with nyúl, the rabbit, which is a different word.