összecsontosodnak

Összecsontosodnak is a Hungarian verb that describes the process of becoming or making something hollow or hollowed out. It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. Literally, it refers to the physical hollowing of an object, such as wood being hollowed by insects or decay, or a container being emptied. Figuratively, it can describe a loss of substance, meaning, or vitality. For instance, a person's words might be described as "összecsontosodnak" if they become empty or meaningless. Similarly, an idea or movement could be said to "összecsontosodnak" if it loses its original purpose or impact. The word is derived from "csont," meaning bone, evoking the image of something becoming like a hollow bone. It suggests a gradual process of depletion or erosion, leading to a state of emptiness. The verb can be used reflexively, indicating that something is becoming hollow on its own, or transitively, implying that something is being deliberately hollowed out.