elvesztették

Elvesztették is a Hungarian word. It is the third-person plural past tense of the verb "elveszíteni," which means "to lose." Therefore, "elvesztették" translates to "they lost." This verb can be used in various contexts, referring to the loss of a physical object, a possession, an opportunity, a competition, or even abstract concepts like hope or faith.

For example, one might say "Elvesztették a kulcsaikat," meaning "They lost their keys." In a sporting context, "A csapat elvesztette a mérkőzést" translates to "The team lost the match." The word can also be used metaphorically, such as "Elvesztették a türelmüket," meaning "They lost their patience." The specific nuance of what was lost depends heavily on the surrounding sentence and the context in which the word is used. The grammatical structure indicates a past action performed by multiple subjects.