Elhúznak

Elhúznak is a Hungarian verb that translates to "they move away," "they drag away," or "they pass by" in English. The specific meaning depends heavily on the context in which it is used. As a transitive verb, it can refer to the physical act of moving an object or person from one location to another. For example, "Elhúznak egy szekrényt" means "They are moving away a closet."

In a temporal sense, "elhúznak" can describe the passing of time. For instance, "Az évek elhúznak" translates to "The years pass by." This usage conveys a sense of time elapsing or moving forward, often with a sense of inevitability.

The verb can also be used idiomatically. If someone says "Az ebéd elhúzott," it might mean that lunch took longer than expected or that they are running late. Similarly, in a figurative sense, "Az élet elhúz" can imply that life is fleeting or moving quickly. The past tense form is "elhúztak," meaning "they moved away," "they dragged away," or "they passed by." The infinitive form is "elhúzni." The correct usage of "elhúznak" requires careful consideration of the surrounding words and the overall situation being described.