törtként

"Törtként" is a Hungarian phrase that translates to "as a cake" or "like a cake." It is often used to describe something that is soft, sweet, or easily broken, similar to the texture of a cake. The phrase is commonly used in everyday language to express surprise or disappointment at the fragility or lack of substance of something.

The term can be applied to various situations. For example, someone might say "Ez a terv törtként esett össze" (This plan fell apart like a cake) to describe a plan that did not go as expected. Similarly, "Ez a ház törtként lett lebontva" (This house was demolished like a cake) refers to a building that was easily or quickly dismantled.

The use of "törtként" implies a sense of vulnerability or lack of resilience, contrasting with more robust or durable objects. It is a colloquial expression that reflects the casual and sometimes humorous way Hungarians describe situations that are not going as planned or expected.

The phrase is a part of Hungarian idiomatic language and is widely understood by native speakers. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, adding a layer of color to everyday conversations.