gyújt

Etymology

From a stem of unknown origin + -jt (“causative suffix”).^[1]

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈɟuːjt]

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Verb

gyújt

1. (transitive, of fire) to light, kindle

   tüzet gyújt ― to light a fire

2. (transitive, of light) to switch on

   villanyt gyújt ― to switch on the lights

3. (intransitive) to light (followed by -ra/-re)

   cigarettára gyújt ― to light a cigarette

4. (transitive) to ignite, kindle (to arouse feelings and passions, such as anger, joy, love in someone)
5. (intransitive, figuratively) to strike up (followed by -ra/-re) (to start singing)

   dalra gyújt ― to strike up a song

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