Elavultok

Elavultok is a Hungarian verb form that literally translates to “you (plural) become outdated.” It is the second-person plural present tense of the verb elavulni, meaning to become obsolete or no longer current. The form is constructed from the verb stem elavul- plus the plural suffix -tok. As a finite verb, elavultok is used with a subject that is addressed as “you all.”

In usage, elavultok describes a process or state where people, objects, practices, or systems lose relevance due to changes in technology, standards, or social norms. It can appear in evaluative or critical contexts, especially in discussions about modernization, software maintenance, or cultural shifts. While common in written and spoken Hungarian, it is more frequently encountered in opinion articles or analytical prose than in everyday casual speech.

Examples:

- Ha nem frissítitek a szoftvert, elavultok a modern technológiákkal szemben.

- A vállalat dolgozói lassan elavultok, ha nem adaptálják az új munkafolyamatokat.

Origin and relation to related terms: elavultok derives from elavulni (to become outdated) and is related to other forms of the same verb, such as elavulok (I become outdated) or elavulnak (they become outdated). The concept is closely tied to obsolescence and technological or cultural change.

See also: obsolescence, technological change, Hungarian grammar.