Kizsákmányolják

Kizsákmányolják is a Hungarian verb that translates to "they exploit" or "it is exploited." It refers to the act of unfairly using someone or something for personal gain. This can manifest in various contexts, such as economic exploitation where individuals or groups are made to work under poor conditions for insufficient compensation, or social exploitation where power imbalances are used to disadvantage others. The term often carries a negative connotation, implying an unethical or unjust practice.

In a broader sense, "kizsákmányolják" can also describe the depletion of natural resources or the overuse of a system beyond its capacity for the benefit of a few, at the expense of the many or the environment. The passive form of the verb, "kizsákmányoltatnak" (they are made to be exploited), further emphasizes the victim's lack of agency in the exploitative situation. Understanding this term is key to comprehending discussions around labor rights, social justice, and resource management in Hungarian discourse. The concept of exploitation it describes is a fundamental aspect of social and economic critique.