Léptetett

Léptetett is a Hungarian verb form derived from the verb léptet, which generally means to promote, advance, or move forward by steps. The base idea combines lép (step) with a causative aspect, giving the sense of causing someone or something to step up or to progress. The form léptetett is used to express a completed, past action in a transitive sense, often translated as “promoted” or “advanced” in English, depending on context.

Etymology and form: léptetett comes from léptet plus the past-tense suffixes that mark completed actions in Hungarian. The root léptet itself is built from lép (step) with a causative element, yielding a verb that conveys making someone or something undergo stepping forward or advancement. The exact interpretation of léptetett reflects the surrounding context, whether organizational promotion, procedural progression, or mechanical/procedural stepping in technical descriptions.

Usage notes: In organizational or administrative language, léptetett can describe promoting a person to a higher position or advancing a project to a new stage. In technical or mechanical contexts, it can be used to describe an action that caused equipment or systems to advance through steps, such as sequential operations or control procedures. As with many Hungarian past-tense forms, the precise meaning relies on the surrounding sentence and object of the verb.

See also: léptet, léptetés, lépés, magyar igei formák.

References: standard Hungarian dictionaries and grammar references discussing verb stems, causative forms, and past tense.