Formáznak

Formáznak is a Hungarian verb that translates to "they shape," "they form," or "they mold" in English. It is the third-person plural present indicative form of the verb formáz. The verb formáz itself derives from the word "forma," meaning form, shape, or figure.

In its literal sense, formáznak refers to the act of physically creating or altering the shape of something. For example, a sculptor might say "the artists formáznak a statue from clay," meaning they are shaping the clay into a statue. Similarly, a baker might describe how dough ingredients formáznak together to create bread.

Beyond physical manipulation, formáznak can also be used metaphorically to describe the process of influencing or developing something. This could apply to ideas, opinions, or even the development of a person's character. For instance, one might say "the experiences formáznak the young person's worldview," indicating that their experiences are shaping how they perceive the world.

The verb is conjugated regularly in Hungarian, and its meaning is often clarified by context. The base form, "formáz," can also be used in other tenses and persons, such as "én formázok" (I shape) or "ő formáz" (he/she/it shapes). The plural form formáznak specifically denotes that multiple subjects are engaged in the act of shaping or forming.