parányi

parányi is a Hungarian adjective meaning tiny, minuscule, or extremely small. It is often used to describe something that is barely visible or perceptible, or something that is very delicate. The word can be used in both literal and figurative senses.

In a literal sense, parányi can refer to the size of physical objects. For example, one might describe a parányi insect or a parányi speck of dust. The word emphasizes the extreme smallness of the object, suggesting it is almost insignificant in size.

Figuratively, parányi can be used to describe abstract concepts or quantities that are very small. This could include a parányi amount of hope, a parányi chance of success, or a parányi detail. In these contexts, it conveys a sense of something being almost negligible or insignificant.

The etymology of the word is somewhat obscure, but it is believed to be related to older Hungarian words for "small" or "little." It has a soft, diminutive sound that complements its meaning.

While a direct English translation might be "tiny" or "minuscule," "parányi" often carries a slightly stronger emphasis on the extreme degree of smallness. It is a common and versatile adjective in the Hungarian language, used across various registers of speech and writing.