bekapcsolták

Bekapcsolták is a Hungarian verb form meaning they turned on or activated. It is the third-person plural past tense of the verb bekapcsolni, which means to switch on, to activate, or to power up. The prefix be- indicates entering or achieving an activated state, while kapcsol originates from the root meaning to connect or switch.

The form bekapcsolták is used when the subject is plural (they) and the action of turning on is completed. It is common in sentences where the object being turned on is explicit, for example: bekapcsolták a villanyt (they turned on the light), bekapcsolták a számítógépet (they turned on the computer), bekapcsolták a vészjelzést (they activated the emergency alarm). The same verb can appear with other devices, systems, or features.

In addition to bekapcsolták, related forms include the infinitive bekapcsolni (to turn on), the third-person singular past form bekapcsolta (he/she/it turned on), and the past participle bekapcsolt (turned on, activated), which can function as an adjective meaning something that is currently activated. The verb is widely used in everyday language, technology contexts, manuals, and news reporting, reflecting actions that initiate or enable functions, devices, or systems.

Etymology and usage note: bekapcsolni is a separable prefixed verb in Hungarian, with be- conveying the sense of entering an activated state and kapcsol meaning to switch or connect. Bekapcsolták shows the completion of the action by a group, making it a common choice in narrative and descriptive clauses.