adaptálódnak

Adaptálódnak is the third person plural present tense form of the Hungarian verb adaptálódik, meaning “they adapt themselves” or “they become acclimated.” The term denotes an ongoing process of adjustment to new conditions, environments, or constraints, and can be applied in biological, psychological, social, and technical contexts. In biology or ecology, it describes organisms changing behavior, physiology, or development to fit changing habitats. In social or organizational settings, it can refer to people or groups adjusting to new norms, technologies, or market conditions.

Usage notes and nuance: adaptálódik emphasizes a self-directed, gradual adjustment to external factors, sometimes implying a more formal or technical register. A closely related verb, alkalmazkodik, is more common in everyday language and can carry broader meanings of conforming or aligning with circumstances. When choosing between them, adaptálódnak often signals a deliberate, ongoing process of adaptation, particularly in scientific or analytical writing.

Etymology: adaptálódik derives from adaptálás (adaptation) and the verb stem for adaptálódik, itself built on the Hungarian adaptation of the Latin root adaptare. The form adaptálódnak follows standard Hungarian subject-verb agreement for plural subjects in the present tense.

Example sentences:

- Az élőlények adaptálódnak a változó körülményekhez.

- A vállalatok adaptálódnak a gyorsan változó piaci körülményekhez.

- A diákok adaptálódnak az új tanítási módszerekhez.

See also: adaptálás, adaptáció, alkalmazkodik.