büntetnek

Büntetnek is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Hungarian verb büntet, which means to punish. The infinitive is büntetni, and the related noun büntetés means punishment. The verb is transitive and typically takes a direct object in the accusative (for example, büntet valakit: he/she punishes someone).

Usage notes: büntetnek is used when the subject is a plural group acting in punishing another group or individuals. The form appears in everyday language as well as formal or administrative contexts. The verb can combine with various objects, such as people who violate rules or laws, and with phrases describing the context of punishment (for example, when penalties are imposed in schools, workplaces, or by authorities).

Examples:

- A tanárok büntetnek a későn érkezőknek. (The teachers punish those who arrive late.)

- A hatóságok büntetnek szabálysértőket. (The authorities punish rule violators.)

Relation to related terms: büntetés is the noun meaning punishment, and büntető is an adjective meaning punitive or relating to punishment. The verb forms the basis of disciplinary and penal terminology in Hungarian, including legal and educational language, where phrases like büntetést ró ki (to impose a punishment) or büntetőeljárás (criminal procedure) are common.