Befogadnak

Befogadnak is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Hungarian verb befogadni, meaning to take in, admit, or host. The term is used when a person, group, institution, or place accepts others into its domain, whether as guests, residents, students, or members. It can also refer to absorbing or incorporating something, such as information or ideas, into a system or framework.

Etymology and sense. The verb comprises the prefix be- (indicating “into” or “completion of the action”) attached to fogad, a base meaning “to receive.” Befogadni thus emphasizes active reception, inclusion, or accommodation. It is transitive and requires a direct object, which can be people (refugees, guests, students), groups, or abstract entities (information, practices). The noun form befogadás denotes the act of admission or acceptance, while befogadó describes someone or something that receives or hosts.

Usage notes. Befogadni covers a range of contexts from hospitality (hosting guests or refugees) to institutional admission (schools, shelters, organizations) and even the assimilation of information or ideas. It often implies a degree of integration or long-term inclusion, in contrast to other verbs like fogadni (to receive or greet) which can be more general or casual. The choice between befogadás (the act of admission) and befogadó (receptive, hospitable) reflects nuance in formality and emphasis.

See also. Related terms include befogadás, befogadó, befogadó intézmény, and fogadni as a broader verb meaning “to receive” or “to greet.” The distinction often hinges on emphasis: befogadni highlights inclusion and integration; fogadni emphasizes reception more broadly.

Examples

- A menedékhelyek befogadnak menekülteket. (The shelters take in refugees.)

- Az egyetem befogad új hallgatókat. (The university admits new students.)

- A város befogadja a látogatókat. (The town welcomes visitors.)