betartották

Betartották is a Hungarian verb form meaning “they followed,” “they complied with,” or “they observed.” It is the past tense, third-person plural form of the verb betartani, which denotes adherence to a rule, law, agreement, or instruction. The infinitive betartani is formed from be- (a prefix often contributing a sense of completion or coverage) and tartani (to hold or keep), yielding the sense of keeping to or observing something.

Usage and meaning

Betartották is used when a plural subject completed the act of complying with a given obligation. It appears in formal and informal contexts alike, including news reporting, official statements, and everyday conversation. The object of betartani is typically the rule, law, guideline, deadline, or instruction being observed. Common collocations include betartani a szabályokat (to follow the rules), betartani a törvényt (to comply with the law), and betartani a határidőt (to meet the deadline). The noun form betartás, meaning compliance or observance, is widely used in related expressions such as a szabályok betartása.

Example sentences

A cég betartotta a törvényt. (The company complied with the law.)

A diákok betartották a szabályokat. (The students followed the rules.)

A határidőt betartották. (They kept the deadline.)

Forms and related terms

Related forms include betartják (present tense, they comply), betartani (to comply), and betartás (compliance/observance). The construction typically uses a direct object in the accusative case to specify what is being complied with.