alakítanak

alakítanak is a Hungarian verb form meaning “they shape” or “they form.” It is the present indicative, third person plural of the verb alakít, which refers to shaping, forming, designing, or developing something. The verb is transitive and normally takes a direct object that specifies what is being formed or devised.

Morphology and usage: The form arises from the stem alakít- combined with the third-person plural present suffix -nak (or -nek, depending on vowel harmony). In typical everyday use, alakítanak denotes a plural subject performing the action of shaping. The form can also appear in two-word phrases with separable prefixes, such as alakítanak ki, which means to develop or formulate something, for example: A mérnökök új formákat alakítanak ki. Past tense forms include alakítottak (they shaped).

Related forms and terminology: The related noun alakítás means shaping or formation, referring to the act or process of shaping. The adjective alakító describes something that shapes or forms, as in a shaping tool or shaping process. These terms help distinguish between the action (alakítan) and the result (alakítás).

Usage context: alakítanak is common in contexts such as design, engineering, business, and policy development, where groups shape forms, plans, structures, or strategies. Its meaning is generally progress-oriented, emphasizing creation or development rather than mere modification.