áramlani

áramlani is a Hungarian verb meaning to flow or to move steadily in a current. It denotes the action of liquids, gases, or other substances moving in a continuous, directional manner and can also be used metaphorically to describe the movement of information, time, or people.

Etymology and scope: the infinitive áramlani is formed from the noun áram (current, stream) with the typical infinitive suffix -lani. The concept of flow is widespread in Hungarian, and áramlani is closely related to other flow-related terms such as árad or áramol, which describe different aspects or nuances of movement along a path or channel.

Usage and grammar: áramlani is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object. It is commonly used with subjects such as víz (water), levegő (air), lava, blood, or traffic, to express natural or mechanical flow. It also appears in metaphorical contexts, where information, news, or time can be described as flowing. In standard usage, speakers choose áramlani to emphasize a continuous, directional movement, while other verbs like folyni may be used for more general “to flow.”

Examples: víz áramlik a folyóban. információ áramlik a hálózaton. Time-based or crowd-related usages may also be expressed with related constructions in which the sense of steady movement is preserved.

See also: áram (current, stream), árad, áramol, folyni.