Adaptálnak

Adaptálnak is a Hungarian verb form meaning “they adapt” or “they are adapting.” It is the third-person plural present indicative form of the verb adaptálni, which means to adapt. The infinitive adaptálni is a loanword ultimately derived from French adapter (and Latin adaptare) and has been integrated into Hungarian morphology, taking the standard -ál/-él suffix pattern in the infinitive and the -nak/-nek ending for the plural present tense.

Usage and meaning: Adaptálnak is used when the subject is plural and performs the act of adapting something to new conditions, needs, or environments. The verb is typically transitive, taking an object that is being adapted (for example, a system, a process, or a product), and it can be complemented by information about the target of adaptation (to the market, to user requirements, to regulations, etc.). The form is common in business, technology, science, education, and media discussions where groups or organizations coordinate adaptations.

Relation to related terms: In Hungarian, adaptálás (the act of adapting) and adaptáció (adaptation) are common noun forms related to the verb. Adaptálnak is one of several conjugated forms; others include adaptálok (I adapt), adaptálsz (you adapt), adaptál (he/she adapts), and adaptálják (they adapt a direct object in some contexts). The choice of form depends on subject number and person.

See also: adaptálás, adaptáció, adaptív.