pásztorolja

Pásztorolja is a Hungarian verb meaning to shepherd or to guide a flock of animals, especially sheep and goats. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe guiding people or managing a group or project in a supervisory role. It belongs to the family of verbs derived from the noun pásztor (shepherd) with the suffix -ol, a common pattern in Hungarian for forming activity-based verbs.

Etymology and form: The infinitive is pásztorolni, and the third-person singular present indicative is pásztorolja (he/she shepherds). The form clearly derives from the base pásztor- with the usual -ol suffix and the third-person ending -ja/-e.

Usage and nuance: In rural contexts, pásztorolja describes traditional shepherding tasks such as moving livestock between pastures, guarding the flock, and tending to feeders and water. In figurative or professional language, it can describe guiding a team, coordinating a group, or overseeing a set of tasks with steady, attentive supervision.

Related terms and variants: The noun form referring to the act is often given as pásztorlás or pásztorolás, depending on dialect or source. Related concepts include pásztor (shepherd), terelés (herding), and vezetés (leadership).

Example: Ő pásztorolja a nyájat a legelő felé. This usage illustrates the direct sense of shepherding as a concrete activity, while the figurative sense appears in contexts describing supervision and guidance of a group.