cáfolják

Cáfolják is a Hungarian verb form; it is the present tense, third-person plural (ők) of the verb cáfolni, which means to refute or deny. The form is used when the subject of the sentence is plural and the speaker indicates that a claim, statement, or hypothesis is being contradicted. In typical use, cáfolják introduces or accompanies counter-evidence or arguments that undermine a previous assertion.

The word tends to appear in formal or public discourse, including journalism, academic writing, and political debate. A cáfolás implies more than a simple denial; it suggests that the opposing claim is disputed through facts, data, or reasoning. Writers often pair cáfolják with concrete references such as studies, measurements, or expert testimony to strengthen the counter-argument.

Grammatically, cáfolják is a finite verb form. The infinitive is cáfolni, and related forms include cáfolták (past tense, third-person plural) and cáfolni (to refute). A common construction is cáfolják + közvetlen tárgy (definite direct object), for example: "Az állítást cáfolják" or "Az érvet cáfolják." The prefix meg- in megcáfolják adds the sense of debunking or refuting more decisively.

Examples:

- Az adatok cáfolják az állítást.

- A szakértők cáfolják a vádakat.

See also: cáfolni, megcáfolni, cáfolás, tagadás.