összehajtani

Összehajtani is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to fold" or "to fold up" in English. It describes the action of bending or creasing a pliable material, such as paper, cloth, or a map, into a smaller, more compact form. The verb is frequently used in everyday contexts. For example, one might "összehajtani a ruhát" (fold the clothes) after washing them, or "összehajtani a levelet" (fold the letter) before putting it in an envelope. Similarly, a map is often "összehajtva" (folded) for easier storage and transport. The act of folding can be done in various ways, resulting in different shapes and sizes of the folded object. The verb can also be used figuratively, though less commonly, to describe the act of concealing or suppressing something. However, its primary and most prevalent meaning relates to the physical manipulation of objects by folding. The imperative form is "hajtsd össze" (fold it up), and the past tense is "összehajtott" (folded).