elforgatják

elforgatják is a Hungarian verb that translates to "they give away," "they squander," or "they fritter away" in English. It is the third-person plural, present tense, indefinite conjugation of the verb elforgatni. The root word, forgatni, means to turn or to revolve, and the prefix "el-" often indicates a sense of away, loss, or completion. Therefore, elforgatják suggests the act of something being turned away or dispersed, leading to its eventual loss or expenditure.

The verb can be used in various contexts. For instance, one might say "A pénzüket elforgatják" which means "They squander their money." It can also refer to giving something away, such as "A régi ruháikat elforgatják a rászorulóknak," meaning "They give away their old clothes to those in need." The nuance of the word often implies a lack of careful management or a deliberate act of parting with something. The context in which elforgatják is used determines the precise meaning, whether it is a negative action of wastefulness or a positive action of generosity.