Lefoglalják

Lefoglalják is a conjugated form of the Hungarian verb lefoglalni, meaning to seize, confiscate, or to occupy, depending on context. The word is commonly used when authorities take possession of goods, property, or assets, or when someone takes hold of a space or resource.

In its legal and administrative sense, lefoglalják refers to an action carried out by authorities, such as police, courts, or customs, to appropriate someone’s property or assets. It can involve temporary or ongoing possession, often as part of a seizure, freeze, or pending legal proceedings. Common objects include money, vehicles, valuables, or other items under investigation or dispute.

In everyday language, lefoglalják can also mean to reserve or hold something for oneself or others, such as seats, tickets, or spaces. This usage is more akin to securing a hold on a resource to prevent others from using it, and it is frequently expressed in consumer or event contexts.

Related terms include lefoglalás (the act of seizing or occupying) and elkobzás (confiscation, a more formal or statutory term in some legal contexts). The nuance between leaving a resource for later and seizing it depends on the subject and context.

Examples:

- A rendőrség lefoglalta a fegyvereket. (The police seized the weapons.)

- A bíróság lefoglalta a gyanúsított vagyonát. (The court seized the suspect’s assets.)

- Lefoglaltam két jegyet a koncertre. (I reserved two tickets for the concert.)

- A rendezvényre lefoglalták a legjobb helyeket. (The best seats were reserved for the event.)