elavultunk

Elavultunk is a Hungarian verb form meaning that something or a group has become obsolete, aged, or worn out. It translates roughly as "we have become obsolete." The form comes from the verb elavul, with the prefix el- indicating a change of state and the suffix -tunk signaling the first-person plural past tense. It is a straightforward way for a speaker to describe that a collective’s practices, equipment, or ideas are no longer current.

In use, elavultunk is most common when the speaker wants to express self-criticism or assessment of a group's status relative to newer standards, technologies, or trends. It can describe tangible objects, such as systems or tools, as well as less tangible things like methods, processes, or cultural attitudes. The word carries a nuance of obsolescence and often suggests a need to update, upgrade, or reform.

Examples: a typical sentence is "A szoftverünk elavult, és frissítésre van szükségünk," meaning "Our software has become obsolete, and we need an update." Another usage could be "Mi elavultunk a módszereinkkel," implying that the methods themselves have become outdated.

See also: elavult (obsolete, as an adjective) and related Hungarian verb forms for other persons and tenses.