bánnak

Bánnak is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Hungarian verb bánni, which means to regret or to lament. The form is used when the subject is plural and the sentence expresses that a group experiences remorse about a past action, decision, or outcome. As a member of the conjugation of bánni, bánnak represents how Hungarian marks agreement with its subject in the present tense.

Etymology and meaning: bánni conveys sorrow, remorse, or regret, and bánnak specifically marks that meaning for multiple subjects. This usage appears in everyday speech as well as in literary or formal contexts when describing collective regret or accountability.

Usage: In typical sentences, bánnak accompanies a plural subject and may be followed by a noun phrase or a clause indicating what is regretted. It often appears in contexts discussing consequences, responsibility, or moral evaluation. While the verb can stand alone in a broader narrative, it is most informative when paired with the object of regret (for example, the decision or action in question).

Examples (Hungarian with rough translations):

- Ők bánnak a döntéseikkel. — They regret their decisions.

- A kudarc után bánnak. — They regret it after the failure.

See also: Hungarian language, verb conjugation, bánni (to regret). This entry focuses on the grammatical form and its typical usage within Hungarian syntax.