visszavetni

Visszavetni is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to throw back," "to cast back," or "to repel." In a physical sense, it can describe the action of throwing something backward, such as a ball or a person. It can also be used metaphorically to describe an action that causes something to be pushed back or delayed, like a setback or a regression. For instance, a difficult economic situation might be described as "visszavetni" progress.

The verb is formed from the prefix "vissza-" meaning "back" and the verb "vetni" meaning "to throw." The combined meaning implies a reversal or a return to a previous state. Beyond the literal and metaphorical senses of pushing back or hindering, "visszavetni" can also refer to an act of revenge or retaliation, where one "throws back" a negative action with a similar one.

In a more specific context, particularly in historical or military discussions, "visszavetni" might describe the act of repelling an enemy force, pushing them back from a position. The nuances of its meaning often depend on the surrounding context, making it a versatile verb in the Hungarian language. It conveys a sense of reversal, opposition, or undoing.