Utasítottuk

Utasítottuk is the past tense form of the Hungarian verb utasítani, meaning to order, to instruct, or to give a command. It denotes that the speaker and others issued instructions or commands to someone. In use, it often appears in formal or organizational contexts where directions or orders are communicated.

Utasítás is the noun from which utasítani is derived, referring to an instruction or command. The verb is transitive, typically taking a direct object or a target of the instruction. The form utasítottuk specifically shows that the action was carried out by “we” (mi) in the past.

In practical usage, utasítottuk appears in sentences describing internal actions within institutions, companies, the military, or administrative bodies, where a group issues directives to subordinates or other recipients. It emphasizes authority being exercised and actions to be performed as a result of the instruction.

Examples:

- Mi utasítottuk a dolgozókat, hogy azonnal készítsék el a jelentést. (We instructed the employees to prepare the report immediately.)

- A vezetés utasította a csapatot, hogy mindenkit értesítsen a változásokról.

Note: utasítottuk should not be confused with elutasítottuk, the past tense of elutasítani, which means “we rejected” or “we declined.” The two forms have distinct meanings and are used in different contexts.