Összecsapódnak

Összecsapódnak is a Hungarian verb form, the third person plural present indicative of the intransitive verb összecsapódni. The base verb combines the prefix össze- (together) with csapódni (to strike, to hit, to collide), giving the sense of bodies or forces coming into contact with impact. The term is used for physical collisions as well as for phenomena that meet and interact with force, such as weather fronts, waves, or mechanical components.

Etymology and meaning

The word derives from össze- plus csapódik (the stem of csapódni), which itself comes from csap (blow, strike) and the -ódni-type ending that forms intransitive verbs. Összecsapódnak denotes an event where two or more entities come together and collide, often producing a noticeable impact or disruption. While predominantly physical, the expression can also be extended to describe clashes of opposing forces or ideas in a metaphorical sense.

Usage

Összecsapódnak is used in scientific, technical, and everyday Hungarian. It is common in meteorology to describe converging fronts, in physics or engineering to denote collisions of parts, and in news reporting about traffic or industrial accidents. The verb emphasizes the moment of contact and the resulting effect rather than a continuous action.

Examples

- A hideg és a meleg front összecsapódnak a légkörben, vihar alakul ki.

- A két vonal össze- rsz? (corrected form) A frontok összecsapódnak, és eső érkezik.

- A tengeri hullámok összecsapódnak a sziklákkal, erős robaj hallatszik.

See also

ütközik, összeütközik, találkozás (clash, collision).