Elosztotta

Elosztotta is a Hungarian verb form that means “he distributed” or “she distributed.” It is the past tense form of the verb elosztani, used in indicative mood with a definite direct object. In Hungarian grammar it represents the third person singular in the past definite construction, signaling that the action was completed and that the object was specific.

The root verb elosztani combines the prefix el- with osztani (to divide or distribute). The form elosztotta adds the past tense suffix and the definite-object marker, which signals that the direct object is known or specified in the sentence. In contrast, the same verb without a definite object or in a different grammatical mood may appear as elosztott or elosztottam, elosztottad, elosztottuk, and so on, depending on person and number.

Typical usage occurs in formal or written Hungarian, such as reports, recounts, or instructions, where a specific set of items is distributed. For example: A vezető elosztotta a feladatokat a csapat között. (The leader distributed the tasks among the team.) The form helps to convey that the distribution was completed and that the items distributed are known to both speaker and listener.

See also: elosztani, elosztás, osztás.