Visszatartsák

Visszatartsák is a Hungarian verb. It is the third-person plural conditional form of the verb visszatartani. The verb visszatartani itself means to hold back, retain, or restrain. Therefore, "visszatartsák" translates to "they would hold back," "they would retain," or "they would restrain."

This verb form is used in conditional sentences to express a hypothetical situation in the past or present. For example, "Ha tudták volna, visszatartsák volna a pénzt" translates to "If they had known, they would have held back the money." In this instance, "visszatartsák" refers to the action of holding back money that did not happen due to a lack of knowledge.

Another example could be, "Azt szeretném, hogy visszatartsák a levelet, amíg nem beszélek vele" meaning "I would like them to hold back the letter until I speak with him." Here, "visszatartsák" expresses a desire or a wish for a future action to be performed. The conditional mood allows for expressing politeness or a less direct command.

The context in which "visszatartsák" is used will determine the precise nuance of "holding back" or "retaining." It can apply to physical objects, information, emotions, or actions. The plural subject "they" is crucial to understanding who would perform the action.