Összenyomják

Összenyomják is a Hungarian verb form derived from the infinitive összenyomni. It means to press together, to squeeze into a smaller space, or to crowd. The term can describe physical compression of objects, crowding of people in a restricted area, or a figurative reduction of space or capacity.

Etymology and form: the word consists of the prefix össze- meaning “together” and nyom meaning “to press,” plus the infinitive -ni. In present tense, the form -ják is attached for third-person plural, yielding összenyomják. The corresponding infinitive is összenyomni. Other common forms include összenyomták (they crushed) in the past tense, and összenyomódik (it becomes compressed) in the intransitive or passive sense.

Usage notes: összenyomják can describe both literal compression and crowding. For example, materiális context: A dobozokat összenyomják, hogy több hely legyen a csomagban. For crowds: A tömeg összenyomja egymást a keskeny folyosón. Figurative use is possible when space, capacity, or resources are reduced by combining elements or by pressure.

Related forms and synonyms: összenyomódik (to become compressed), összesűrít (to compress further, more literary), összeprésel is a closely related verb meaning to press together. The prefix össze- consistently signals bringing elements into contact or into a tighter arrangement.

See also: nyomni (to press), összenyomni (to press together, infinitive), összesűrítés (compression or densification).