Gyengítik

Gyengítik is a Hungarian verb form that denotes the action of weakening carried out by multiple agents. It is the present tense, third-person plural form of the verb gyengíteni, meaning to weaken, undermine, or attenuate something.

Formation and usage: Gyengítik is derived from the stem gyengít- with a plural third-person present ending. It requires a plural subject, but in Hungarian the subject can be explicit or implied. The direct object takes the accusative case, for example gyengítik a gazdaságot (they weaken the economy).

Function and context: This form is common in political, economic, and social discourse, where actions or conditions are described as reducing strength, resilience, or credibility. It can be used literally, such as in discussions of policy or defense, or figuratively, about institutions, reputation, or alliances. Its antonym is erősítik, from erősíteni, meaning to strengthen.

Examples: A szankciók gyengítik a gazdaságot. A belső feszültségek gyengítik a közösség összetartását. These sentences illustrate how gyengítik attributes weakness to a plural subject’s effect on a chosen object.

See also: gyengíteni, erősíteni, magyar verb conjugation.