Izolálták

Izolálták is the third-person plural past tense form of the Hungarian verb izolálni, meaning to isolate. It denotes that a group of agents completed the act of isolating something or someone from others or from a source of influence. In sentences, izolálták typically appears with a direct object indicating what was isolated, for example: "A fertőző betegeket izolálták" (They isolated the infectious patients).

Etymology and related forms: The verb izolálni is derived from the noun izoláció (isolation), a term that entered Hungarian from international scientific vocabulary, often through German, French, or English sources. Related forms include izoláció (isolation), izolátor (isolator), and the adjective izolált (isolated). The form izolálták follows standard Hungarian conjugation for the past tense with a plural subject, and can be used in both scientific and everyday contexts when describing separation or sequestration.

Usage and context: Izolálták is common in medical, epidemiological, and laboratory reporting, where individuals, samples, or environments are kept separate to prevent contamination or spread of influence. It can also appear in technical contexts such as engineering or environmental science, where components or substances are isolated for testing or safety reasons. In everyday language, the term can be used more loosely to describe social or communicational separation, though more precise phrasing is often preferable for non-technical contexts.

See also: izolálni, izoláció, izolátor, izolált.