elkövették

elkövették is a Hungarian verb. It is the past tense, third-person plural form of the verb elkövetni. This verb translates to "to commit" or "to perpetrate" in English, typically referring to an action, often a negative one, that has been carried out.

When elkövették is used, it indicates that a group of people or multiple subjects have performed a certain act. The context in which the verb appears is crucial for understanding precisely what action was committed. For instance, it could refer to the commission of a crime, such as "A bűntettet elkövették" meaning "They committed the crime." It can also be used for less severe actions, like making a mistake: "A hibát elkövették" translates to "They made the mistake."

The prefix "el-" in elkövetni often implies completion or carrying out an action to its end. Therefore, elkövették suggests that the act in question has been fully executed by the subjects. The verb is widely used in everyday Hungarian conversation and in formal contexts, including legal and news reporting, to describe past actions.