szálasodik

The verb *szálasodik* is a Hungarian term that primarily refers to the process of a liquid or substance gradually seeping, oozing, or dripping through a porous material. It is often used in contexts where a substance, such as water, oil, or a liquid mixture, penetrates or spreads slowly through a fabric, soil, or another medium. The term conveys a sense of gradual, often unwanted infiltration rather than a sudden or forceful flow.

In everyday language, *szálasodik* can describe situations where liquids leak through cracks, fabrics, or other barriers, such as when water seeps through a roof or oil seeps into the ground. The verb is also used metaphorically to describe the slow spread of ideas, influences, or even emotions, though this usage is less common than its literal application.

The word is derived from the noun *szál*, meaning "thread" or "filament," reflecting the idea of liquid moving in thin, thread-like streams through a material. The suffix *-asodik* indicates a passive or reflexive process, emphasizing that the substance is being absorbed or dispersed rather than actively flowing.

While *szálasodik* is not a widely recognized term in English, similar concepts are expressed using phrases like "seep," "oozes," or "percolates." The verb is primarily used in Hungarian technical, scientific, and descriptive writing to convey precise observations of liquid behavior in various contexts.