Megtudták

megtudták is a Hungarian verb form. It is the third-person plural, past tense, definite conjugation of the verb "megtud". The verb "megtud" translates to "to find out" or "to learn" in English. Therefore, "megtudták" means "they found out" or "they learned".

This verb form indicates that a group of people (they) acquired knowledge or discovered information at a specific point in the past. The definite conjugation is used when the object of the verb is known or specific. For example, "Megtudták az igazságot" translates to "They found out the truth". Here, "az igazságot" (the truth) is a specific object.

The verb "megtud" is a compound verb formed from the prefix "meg-" and the verb "tud". The prefix "meg-" often indicates completion or a successful outcome. "Tud" itself means "to know" or "can". Thus, "megtud" implies the successful acquisition of knowledge, i.e., finding something out. The "-ták" ending specifically marks the third-person plural, past tense, definite conjugation. Understanding this grammatical structure is key to interpreting the meaning of "megtudták" in Hungarian sentences.