Állt

"Állt" is a Hungarian word that translates to "stood" in English. It is the past tense of the verb "áll," meaning "to stand." The word "állt" is used to describe a state of being in an upright position or a completed action of standing. For example, a sentence like "A férfi állt az ajtóban" would translate to "The man stood in the doorway."

The verb "áll" and its conjugations are fundamental in Hungarian grammar, appearing in a wide range of contexts beyond just physical standing. It can also describe the state of something being located somewhere, such as "A ház a dombon állt" (The house stood on the hill). Furthermore, "állt" can be used metaphorically to convey concepts like endurance or being in a particular condition. For instance, "Az egész épület állt" could mean "The entire building stood" (implying it remained standing despite something, like a storm) or "Az őr állt a posztján" (The guard stood at his post). The precise nuance of "állt" is often determined by the surrounding words and the overall context of the sentence. Its versatility makes it a crucial verb for expressing a variety of static or completed positional situations in the Hungarian language.