eltávolodnak

eltávolodnak is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Hungarian verb "eltávolodik." This verb translates to "to move away," "to distance oneself," or "to drift apart" in English. The suffix "-nak/-nek" indicates the third-person plural and the dative case, meaning "to them" or "for them," though in this specific verb conjugation, it signifies the action performed by multiple subjects. Therefore, "eltávolodnak" describes a situation where multiple entities are moving away from a common point or from each other.

The verb can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. Literally, it might describe people or objects physically moving away from a location. For instance, "A hajók eltávolodnak a parttól" means "The ships are moving away from the shore." Figuratively, "eltávolodnak" can refer to the emotional or relational distancing between individuals or groups. An example would be "A barátok eltávolodnak egymástól," which translates to "The friends are drifting apart from each other." The specific nuance of the distancing is often understood from the surrounding context. The verb implies a gradual process of separation rather than an abrupt departure.