tördelni

Tördelni is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to break," "to snap," or "to crack" in English. It is used to describe the action of something separating into pieces, often with a sudden or sharp sound. The word can be applied to a variety of objects and situations. For instance, one might say "a törött ág" (a broken branch) or "a pohár eltört" (the glass broke).

The verb can also be used figuratively. For example, "a szívem eltört" means "my heart broke," indicating emotional distress. It can refer to the breaking of an agreement or a promise, as in "a szerződés megsértése" (breach of contract), though "megsértése" is more common in that specific context.

Tördelni has several related forms and derivations. The past participle is "törött," meaning "broken." The noun form related to breaking is "törés," which can mean "break," "fracture," or "crack." The imperative form is "törd" (break it!). The verb can also be combined with prefixes to create more nuanced meanings, such as "eltörni" (to break off, to break completely) or "félbetörni" (to break in half). The usage of tördelni is widespread in everyday Hungarian conversation and literature, reflecting its fundamental meaning of separation and rupture.