Összekötöz

Összekötöz is a Hungarian verb formed from the prefix össze- (together) and the root kötözni (to tie or bind). It denotes the action of binding or fastening several objects together by tying, binding, or lashing with rope, string, wire, or similar material. The term can be used for literal binding in crafts, construction, or logistics, as well as in a figurative sense to describe linking or integrating components, ideas, or systems.

Etymology and formation: The word combines a native prefix meaning “together” with a verb stem related to tying or binding. As a prefixed verb, it follows standard Hungarian conjugation patterns for transitive verbs derived from kötözni. The base form in its infinitive is összekötözni, and the stem appears as összekötöz- in various conjugations. The past participle is typically összekötözött, indicating that the binding action has been completed.

Usage and nuance: Összekötöz is used primarily for physical binding tasks, such as bundling materials, securing cargo, or fastening components for transport or storage. Figuratively, it can describe the act of linking concepts, processes, or entities to create a unified whole or to ensure coordinated operation. It is distinct from összekötni (to connect or join in a broader sense) and from kötözni (to bind or tie, without the “together” nuance).

Related forms: Noun forms include összekötözés (the act of tying together) and összekötöző (binding agent or person performing the binding, or a present participle). The simple root koncentrates around the idea of tying and combining elements.

See also: összekötni, kötözni, kötözés, összekapcsolás.