Megdöntötték

Megdöntötték is a Hungarian word that translates to "they broke" or "they overturned" in English. It is the past tense, plural form of the verb megdönt. This verb can be used in various contexts, referring to the physical act of breaking something, such as a record, a glass, or a rule. It can also imply a more abstract sense of overthrowing or subverting something, like a government or a tradition.

The literal meaning of "megdöntötték" is often used in sports reporting, where it signifies that a previous record has been surpassed. For instance, a headline might read "megdöntötték az országos csúcsot" which means "they broke the national record." In a more figurative sense, the word can describe the dismantling of established norms or ideas. It carries a connotation of definitive action and a change from a previous state. The subject performing the action is plural, indicated by the "-tték" suffix, meaning "they" or a group of people.