Eltérítik

Eltérítik is a Hungarian verb form meaning “they divert” or “they misdirect.” It comes from the verb eltéríteni, with the base eltérít meaning to turn something away from its course, to redirect or derail. The form eltérítik is the third-person plural present tense, used when the subject is plural and performing the action: they divert or misdirect something.

In Hungarian, eltéríteni covers both literal and figurative senses. Literally, it can refer to diverting a vehicle, a path, or a route. Figuratively, it is used for redirecting attention, resources, or opinions. In addition to everyday usage, the term forms part of legal and media vocabulary, particularly in discussions of wrongdoing or security incidents.

The noun corresponding to the act is eltérítés, which most commonly denotes hijacking or the act of diverting something from its intended course. In aviation, for example, repülőgép-eltérítés refers to aircraft hijacking. In broader contexts, eltérítés can describe misdirection of funds, information, or strategic directions, often discussed in risk assessments or policy analyses.

Examples:

- A felelősök megpróbálták eltéríteni a figyelmet a problémáról, de a közönség végül ráébredt rá. (The responsible parties tried to divert attention from the problem, but the public eventually realized it.)

- A támadók eltérítették a repülőjárat útvonalát. (The attackers diverted the flight’s route.)

Eltérítik is therefore a versatile verb used across everyday language, journalism, and legal contexts to describe redirecting or hijacking actions.