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The Hungarian verb *elszántotta* is a past tense form of the verb *elszánt*, which means "to resolve" or "to determine" in the sense of making a firm decision. The verb is part of the reflexive or causative conjugation, indicating that the subject has caused or brought about a state of determination in someone or something else.

The base form *elszánt* is derived from the prefix *el-* (indicating completion or a definite action) and the root *szánt* (meaning "to intend" or "to aim"). The suffix *-otta* denotes the past tense in the third-person singular form, typically used when referring to a completed action by a subject other than the speaker or listener.

In usage, *elszántotta* often conveys the idea that someone has firmly decided or committed to an action or goal. For example, a parent might *elszántotta* a child to study hard, meaning they encouraged or insisted the child make a resolute decision to focus on their studies. The verb can also be used in contexts where an individual has made a personal resolution, though this is less common.

Grammatically, *elszántotta* follows standard Hungarian verb conjugation rules. It belongs to the group of verbs ending in *-szánt*, which are irregular in their conjugation patterns. The verb is transitive, requiring a direct object to complete its meaning, such as *elszántotta magát* ("he/she determined themselves") or *elszántotta a munkát* ("he/she resolved to complete the work").

While *elszántotta* is primarily used in spoken and written Hungarian, its nuanced meaning makes it useful in formal and informal contexts alike. The verb reflects the broader Hungarian linguistic tendency to express intent and resolve through compound verb forms.