összetörnek

"Összetörnek" is a Hungarian verb phrase that translates to "to collapse" or "to break down" in English. It is commonly used to describe the process of something falling apart, disintegrating, or losing its structure. The term can be applied to various contexts, including physical structures, relationships, or even abstract concepts.

In a physical context, "összetörnek" might refer to the collapse of a building due to structural failure, or the breaking down of a machine due to wear and tear. In a social or interpersonal context, it could describe the deterioration of a relationship, where communication breaks down and trust is lost. Abstractly, it might be used to describe the breakdown of a system or process, such as an economic collapse or the disintegration of a political structure.

The verb phrase is composed of the prefix "össze-" and the verb "törni," which means "to break" or "to shatter." The prefix "össze-" indicates a process of coming together or being united, which in this context implies the opposite—separation and disintegration. The phrase is often used in a negative sense, indicating something going wrong or failing.

Examples of usage include "A ház összeomlott, mert az alapjai összeestek" (The house collapsed because its foundations broke down) and "A házasság összeomlott, mert a pár nem tudott megoldani a problémáikat" (The marriage collapsed because the couple couldn't resolve their issues). The phrase is a versatile tool in Hungarian for conveying the idea of something falling apart or breaking down.