Reflektálnak

Reflektálnak is a Hungarian verb form, the third person plural present tense of reflektál. The verb can denote either the physical reflection of light or the act of thinking about or considering something. As a loanword, reflektál has become common in scientific, philosophical, and everyday language.

Etymology and usage notes: Reflektál derives from older European languages through Hungarian usage of the root reflekt- related to the verb reflect. In science and technology, it may describe surfaces that reflect light. In humanities and everyday speech, it refers to mindful consideration or processing of information, experiences, or arguments. The form reflektálnak specifically identifies that a plural subject is performing the act of reflecting.

Grammatical details: Reflektálnak is the present tense, third person plural form. Related present forms include reflektálok (I reflect), reflektálsz (you reflect), reflektál (he/she reflects), reflektálunk (we reflect), reflektáltok (you all reflect), and reflektálnak (they reflect). The verb can take direct objects or prepositional complements depending on meaning, for example describing a surface reflecting light or a group reflecting on a topic.

Examples:

- A tükör reflektálja a fényt, amely az oldalról érkezik. (The mirror reflects the light.)

- A kutatók reflektálnak a kísérlet eredményire. (The researchers reflect on the results of the experiment.)

- A diákok reflektálnak a saját teljesítményükre. (The students reflect on their own performance.)

See also: reflektál, reflexió, reflektor.