Segítik

Segítik is a Hungarian verb form used to express “they help” or “they are helping” when the direct object is definite. It is the third-person plural present indicative form of the verb segít, which means to help.

In terms of morphology, the base stem is segít-, and the definite third-person plural ending -ik is added to form segítik. This is part of Hungarian’s definite conjugation system, where the endings change depending on whether the object is definite. When the object is not definite, the third-person plural form is segítenek, as in the indefinite present tense.

Usage of segítik occurs in sentences where a definite object follows the verb. For example, "Ők segítik a diákokat" translates to "They help the students." Another example: "A szervezet segítik a rászorulókat" meaning "The organization helps the needy." If the object is indefinite or not specified, Hungarian typically uses the indefinite form segítenek (they help).

Related forms include segít (third-person singular present), and segítenek (third-person plural present with an indefinite object). The form segítik therefore represents a specific, object-defined plural subject performing the action of helping.

Segítik is thus a key example of Hungarian definite conjugation, illustrating how person, number, and definiteness interact in verb endings.