szomorítani

Szomorítani is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to sadden" or "to make sad" in English. It describes the act of causing someone to feel sorrow, grief, or unhappiness. The verb is derived from the Hungarian adjective "szomorú," which means "sad."

The conjugation of "szomorítani" follows typical Hungarian verb patterns. For example, in the present tense, "én szomorítom" means "I sadden," "te szomorítod" means "you sadden" (singular informal), and "ő szomorítja" means "he/she/it saddens." In the past tense, "én szomorítottam" means "I saddened," and so on.

"Szomorítani" can be used in various contexts. It might describe an event that causes sadness, such as "A hír elszomorította" (The news saddened him/her). It can also refer to a person's deliberate action to make someone else unhappy, though this usage is less common and might imply a more malicious intent. The word emphasizes the effect of causing sadness rather than the state of being sad itself. Understanding "szomorítani" requires recognizing its root in "szomorú" and its function as a transitive verb indicating the causation of an emotional state.