telenség

Télenség is a Hungarian term that generally translates to "wintry," "wintery," or "winter-like" in English. It describes the characteristics, qualities, or atmosphere associated with the winter season. This can encompass a wide range of phenomena, from the physical aspects of cold weather to the subjective feelings and moods evoked by winter.

The term can be used to describe the weather itself, such as a télenség nap (a wintry day) or télenség időjárás (wintry weather), referring to cold temperatures, snow, ice, or harsh winds. It can also extend to describe landscapes, like a télenség táj (a wintry landscape), which might feature snow-covered trees, frozen bodies of water, or bare branches.

Beyond the purely physical, télenség can also refer to a more abstract or emotional quality. It might describe a feeling of quietude, stillness, or introspection often associated with the shorter days and colder weather of winter. In a figurative sense, it could be used to describe something or someone that is cold, distant, or lacking in warmth, mirroring the perceived emotional temperature of the season. The specific nuance of télenség often depends on the context in which it is used.