elvárják

Elvárják is a Hungarian verb form meaning to expect or to demand, used in the present tense for the third person plural. It denotes that a group, authority, or institution sets requirements and expects others to meet them. The sense can range from ordinary expectations to formal or formalized demands.

Etymology and nuance: Elvárni is built from the prefix el- and the verb várni, meaning to wait or to expect. The prefix adds a sense of asserting a standard or obligation rather than a simple wish. In modern usage, elvárják often implies external standards, rules, or policies that must be complied with rather than a personal hope.

Grammatical notes: Elvárják is the present tense, third person plural form of elvárni. It is typically used with a plural subject, such as a team, organization, or group, and can take either a direct object or a subordinate clause. Examples include: Elvárják a határidők betartását, or Elvárják, hogy mindenki pontosan érkezzen. The verb can appear in other tenses and voices, with related forms like elvárnám (I would require) or elvárták (they required/they were required).

Usage context: The term is common in administrative, corporate, educational, and media language when referring to standards, performance requirements, or policy enforcement. It often conveys a stronger, sometimes coercive sense of obligation than milder synonyms such as vár vagy igény (demanding or expecting).

See also: elvárni, elvárás, követel.