Korlátoztak

Korlátoztak is the past tense form of the Hungarian verb korlátoz, meaning to restrict or to limit. It is used when the subject performing the restriction is plural, for example when authorities, institutions, or multiple actors imposed limits in the past. The form is common in news reports and discussions of policy, law, or regulation.

Grammatically, korlátoz is a regular verb. The past tense for third-person plural is korlátoztak, corresponding to “they restricted.” The related forms include korlátozta for a singular subject (he/she/it restricted) and korlátozták for a definite-object past with plural subjects, among other verb-conjugation nuances. When used with an object, the object is typically in the accusative, e.g., certain rights or activities.

Usage context often involves actions by governments, authorities, or organizations that impose limits on rights, movement, trade, or access. For example, a sentence such as “A kormányok korlátoztak bizonyos jogokat” communicates that multiple authorities restricted certain rights in the past. The choice of korlátoztak signals a plural subject performing the action, rather than a single actor.

Etymology and related terms: the verb derives from korlátozás (restriction) and is related to korlátoz (to restrict) and korlátozott (restricted). Related concepts include szabadságjogok (freedoms), jogok (rights), and szabályozás (regulation).