felszabadulnak

Felszabadulnak is a Hungarian verb form meaning “they are released” or “they become free.” It is the third-person plural present indicative form of felszabadulni, an intransitive verb meaning to become free or to be released.

Usage and nuance:

- The form describes a change of state from constraint or oppression to freedom and is commonly used about people (for example prisoners) or about places or situations emerging from occupation, confinement, or restriction.

- In contrast, felszabadít is the transitive verb meaning “to liberate” (someone or something). For example, A foglyokat felszabadítják means “they release the prisoners.”

- Related nouns include felszabadulás (liberation, release) and felszabadító (liberating, liberator).

Examples:

- A foglyok felszabadulnak. (The prisoners are released.)

- A terület felszabadul a megszállás alól. (The territory is liberated from the occupation.)

Etymology:

- Felszabadulni is formed from szabad (free) with the prefix fel- and standard Hungarian verb morphology, indicating a transition toward freedom. It is closely related to felszabadítás (liberation) and felszabadító (liberating).

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