elhúztak

Elhúztak is a Hungarian verb that translates to "they pulled," "they dragged," or "they left" in English, depending on the context. It is the past tense, third-person plural form of the verb "elhúz." The root of the verb, "húz," signifies a pulling or drawing motion. The prefix "el-" often indicates a sense of completion, departure, or a gradual movement away.

In a literal sense, "elhúztak" can describe the physical act of people or objects being pulled or dragged. For example, "A lovak elhúztak a szekeret" means "The horses pulled the wagon." It can also refer to the act of moving something aside or away.

Figuratively, "elhúztak" commonly signifies departure or leaving. When referring to people, it implies they have gone away or departed from a place. For instance, "A vendégek már elhúztak" translates to "The guests have already left." This usage emphasizes their absence from a particular location.

The verb can also be used to describe the passage of time, such as "Az évek elhúztak" meaning "The years have passed." In this context, it suggests time moving forward and away. The specific nuance of "elhúztak" is therefore heavily dependent on the surrounding words and the situation being described.