Leálltak

Leálltak is a Hungarian verb form meaning “they stopped” or “they have stopped.” It is the past tense form of the verb leáll, which means to stop, cease, or halt. The form leálltak is used with third-person plural subjects and typically denotes that a motion, process, or activity ceased in the past.

In its construction, the prefix le- conveys cessation or reversal, and the root áll relates to standing or remaining in a given state. The suffix -tak marks the plural past tense in this conjugation class.

Usage examples include: A gépek leálltak. The machines stopped. A beszélgetés leállt. The conversation stopped. A vonat leállt a pályán. The train halted on the track. These usages cover literal stoppages of equipment or ongoing actions as well as more figurative pauses in activities or processes.

In translation, leálltak is rendered as “they stopped” and can indicate a temporary interruption or a complete cessation, depending on context. It appears in everyday speech, narrative writing, and reporting to describe events where operations, activities, or communication halt.

See also leállás (stop, cessation) and leállít (to stop something actively).