Megrázzák

Megrázzák is a Hungarian verb form. It is the third-person plural present indicative of the verb megráz, which means to shake, jar, or shock. The word is formed with the prefix meg- added to ráz (to shake) to convey a sense of causing a thorough or abrupt action. The infinitive is megrázni; megrázzák is the present tense form used when the subject is a plural noun or pronoun, for example, "A tavaszi szelek megrázzák a fákat." The verb can take a direct object that is affected by the action, such as "megrázzák a levegőt," though the direct object is not always explicit.

In addition to literal shaking, megráz can be used figuratively to mean to shock or jolt emotionally or socially: "A hír megrázta a közvéleményt," with past forms such as megrázta; the present tense form megrázzák is used when referring to ongoing actions.

Etymology: from ráz 'to shake' with the prefix meg-; related forms include megrázkódik (to shudder), megrázás (a shake, a jolt), megrázó (shocking). Syntax: a standard transitive verb, compatible with definite and indefinite direct objects depending on tense and voice. In Hungarian orthography, the acute accent on ráz is preserved in megráz.

Common usage notes: the form is frequent in reporting and description and is distinct from other verbs signaling shaking or jolting, such as rázkódtatás (tremor) or rezgés (vibration). See also ráz, megrázkódik, megrázás.