Összeütközni

The Hungarian verb "összeütközni" translates to "to collide," "to crash," or "to come into collision" in English. It is a transitive verb that describes the action of two or more objects, vehicles, or people forcefully impacting each other. The root of the verb, "ütközni," means "to collide" or "to clash," and the prefix "össze-" signifies togetherness or meeting.

"Összeütközni" can be used in various contexts. In a literal sense, it refers to physical collisions, such as two cars crashing on a road ("két autó összeütközött az úton"). It can also describe the impact between other objects, like a falling object hitting the ground ("a váza a padlóval ütközött össze").

Beyond physical impacts, "összeütközni" can also be used figuratively. It can describe a clash of opinions, ideas, or personalities, implying disagreement or conflict ("az ő nézetei a véleményemmel ütköztek össze"). In this figurative sense, it suggests a situation where different elements come into opposition, leading to friction or debate. The verb emphasizes the forceful nature of the meeting, whether it is a physical impact or a strong disagreement.