elindulnak

Elindulnak is the third person plural present indicative form of the Hungarian verb elindulni, meaning to start moving or to set off. It describes a group of subjects beginning a journey, departure, or start of an activity. The base verb elindulni is intransitive and commonly used for both physical movement and figurative beginnings, such as starting a project or undertaking.

Etymology and forms: elindulni is formed with the prefix el- added to indulni (to start, to move). In present tense, the forms are: én elindulok, te elindulsz, ő elindul, mi elindulunk, ti elindultok, ők elindulnak. The third person plural form elindulnak specifically corresponds to “they start off.” Other tenses include elindultam/elindultam (I started off), elindultak (they started off). The prefix el- often conveys a sense of beginning a movement away from a starting point.

Usage: elindulnak is used with plural subjects such as people, vehicles, or groups that depart or begin moving. It can be literal, as in transportation, or metaphorical, as in beginning an enterprise or journey. The verb pairs with directional or destination phrases: elindulnak a házból, elindulnak az úton, elindulnak a város felé.

Related terms: indítás (start), induló (starter, starter band), elindulni (to set off), megáll (to stop). While megindul can also mean to begin moving, the typical antonym of elindulnak is megállnak. elindulnak emphasizes the act of starting by a plural subject.