Elhurcolták

"Elhurcolták" is a Hungarian phrase that translates to "they took him away" or "they carried him off." It is often used in the context of historical events, particularly those involving the disappearance or abduction of individuals, often in a violent or mysterious manner. The phrase is commonly associated with the Hungarian Holocaust, where it was used to describe the abduction and deportation of Jews and other persecuted groups by the Hungarian Arrow Cross Party during World War II.

The phrase gained prominence through the writings of Imre Kertész, a Hungarian author and Holocaust survivor, who used it in his novel "Fatelessness" to describe the sudden and brutal abduction of Jews from their homes. Kertész's work has been instrumental in bringing attention to the atrocities committed during this period and the phrase has since become a symbol of the horrors of the Holocaust.

In a broader sense, "elhurcolták" can refer to any instance of sudden and forceful removal of individuals, often in a context of fear or violence. The phrase underscores the abrupt and often traumatic nature of such events, highlighting the loss of control and autonomy experienced by the victims.