Kötöznek

Kötöznek is a Hungarian verb meaning "they bind" or "they tie." It is the third-person plural present indicative form of the verb köt, which means "to bind" or "to tie." The verb can be used in a variety of contexts, both literal and figurative.

Literally, kötöznek can refer to the act of tying objects together with a rope, string, or other material. For example, one might say "A csomagot kötöznek" (They are tying the package) or "A lovakat kötöznek a karámhoz" (They are tying the horses to the corral). This usage is straightforward and describes a physical action.

Figuratively, kötöznek can imply being restricted, constrained, or obligated. It can suggest a lack of freedom or agency. For instance, "Sok szabály kötöznek" could translate to "Many rules bind them" or "They are tied down by many rules." In a more emotional sense, it might describe someone feeling trapped or indebted to another person, such as "A régi barátság kötöznek" (The old friendship binds them), implying a strong, perhaps inescapable connection. The specific meaning in such figurative uses is often discernible from the surrounding context.