Átvesznek

Átvesznek is a Hungarian verb form meaning they take over, adopt, or assume control or responsibility. It is the present tense, third person plural form of the verb átvenni (to take over, to adopt). The prefix át- indicates transfer over or across, combined with venni (to take). In meaning, átvenni can encompass taking over authority, duties, or assets, as well as adopting a policy, role, or practice from another party.

Etymology and usage context: The prefix áti lends a sense of crossing from one state to another, so átvenni conveys a move from possession by someone else to possession by the subject. This construction is common in political, organizational, and corporate language, as well as in everyday contexts where responsibilities or control are transferred.

Grammar and examples: Átvesznek is the regular 3rd person plural present tense form. Examples include: A helyi cég és a szövetség átvesznek új feladatokat. (The local company and the alliance take on new responsibilities.) A posztról átveszik a hatáskört. (They take over the jurisdiction.) A tagok átvesznek felelősségeket. (The members take over responsibilities.) In other forms, you would encounter átveszek (I take over), átveszel (you take over), átvesz (he/she takes over), átveszünk (we take over), and átvesztek/átvesznek (you all / they take over).

Related terms include átvenni (the infinitive) and átvétel (the act of taking over). The phrase is neutral and commonly used across formal and informal registers.