elkölte

Elkölte is a Hungarian verb that translates to "spent" or "expended" in English. It is the past tense form of the verb "elkölteni," which means "to spend" or "to expend." The verb is commonly used in contexts related to money, time, or effort. For example, one might say "Sokat elkölte a nyaralásra," meaning "He/She spent a lot on the vacation." Similarly, "Az időt arra elkölte, hogy olvasson," translates to "He/She spent the time reading." The verb can also be used in a more figurative sense, such as "Minden energiáját elkölte a munkára," meaning "He/She expended all their energy on work." The conjugation of "elkölteni" follows the standard Hungarian verb conjugation patterns. It is a regular verb, making its past tense forms predictable. The meaning of "elkölte" is generally straightforward, referring to the depletion or use of a resource, be it financial, temporal, or energetic. Its usage is widespread in everyday Hungarian conversation and written communication.