Elavultak

Elavultak is a Hungarian verb form meaning "they have become obsolete." It is the past tense, third-person plural of the intransitive verb elavulni, which describes the process of becoming outdated or no longer in use. The form is used to refer to multiple items, technologies, methods, or standards that have fallen out of current practice.

Usage of elavultak typically appears in descriptive or evaluative sentences about changes in technology, industry, or policy. It conveys that something has passed its useful life or compatibility window, often implying the need for replacement or modernization. While it carries a factual tone, it can also reflect a critical stance toward outdated practices. Examples: Ez a szoftverrendszer már elavultak. (This software system is already obsolete.) Ezek a protokollok elavultak, frissítés szükséges. (These protocols are obsolete; an upgrade is needed.) In natural Hungarian, the plural form aligns with plural subjects, whereas singular forms use elavult in the appropriate tense and person.

Etymology and related terms: elavultak derives from elavulni, formed with the prefix el- added to a stem meaning to wear out or become obsolete. Related terms include elavulás, the process of obsolescence or aging; elavult, the corresponding adjective meaning obsolete; and elavultság, a less common noun referring to obsolescence as a quality. The concept is widely used in technology, standards, products, and organizational practices.

See also: obsolescence, technology lifecycle, standards modernization.