Tisztelnek

Tisztelnek is a Hungarian verb form. It represents the present tense, third person plural of the verb tisztelni, which means to respect or to honor. In English, tisztelnek is typically translated as “they respect” or “they honor.” It is used with a plural subject to describe that multiple people show respect toward someone or something.

Grammatical notes: tisztelni is a regular verb in Hungarian. The present tense form tisztelnek is created from the stem tisztel- plus the third-person plural ending -nek. The form is used when the subject of the sentence is they or a collective plural group. Other present-tense forms of tisztelni include tisztelnek for they, tisztelünk for we, tisztelsz for you (singular), and tisztel for he/she, but tisztelnek specifically denotes a plural subject.

Usage and contexts: tisztelnek is common in social, cultural, and ethical contexts where respect or deference is expressed toward people, institutions, traditions, or norms. It can appear in everyday conversation as well as formal writing to indicate that a group treats someone with respect or honors a given rule or authority.

Examples:

- Ők tisztelnek bennünket. They respect us.

- A közösség tisztel a hosszú hagyományokat. The community honors the long traditions.

Related terms include tisztelni (to respect), tisztelet (respect, honor), and tiszteletben tartani (to uphold or keep in respect).