Fogadták

Fogadták is a Hungarian verb form and one of the past-tense conjugations of fogad. Fogad itself has several related meanings in Hungarian, including to accept, to receive or welcome someone or something, to host or take in, and, in certain contexts, to adopt or assent to a proposal or idea. Fogadták specifically indicates that the action was carried out by multiple subjects in the past.

Grammatical note: fogad has present-tense forms such as fogadok, fogadsz, fogad, fogadunk, fogadtok, fogadják; past-tense forms include fogadtam, fogadtad, fogadta, fogadtuk, fogadtátok, fogadták. The ending -ák signals third-person plural past tense in standard usage. The verb can take both definite and indefinite direct objects, depending on context. Examples: A meghívást fogadták (they accepted the invitation); A vendégeket fogadták (they received or welcomed the guests).

Usage: fogadták commonly denotes reception or acceptance in social, political, or organizational settings. It can mean accepting a proposal, an invitation, or a decision, or simply receiving guests. In hospitality or event contexts, it can also convey that guests were welcomed or hosted.

Notes: fogad and elfogad are related but have distinct nuances. Fogad generally covers receiving, welcoming, or hosting, while elfogad emphasizes formal approval or consent to something, such as a proposal or request. The precise meaning of fogadták depends on the object and the surrounding context.

See also: fogadás (reception, party) and fogadó (host, inn) as related terms in the broader field of reception and hosting.