gátolták

Gátolták is a Hungarian verb in the past tense, plural form. It translates to "they hindered," "they obstructed," or "they impeded" in English. This word describes an action taken by multiple individuals or entities that prevented something from happening, progressing, or succeeding. The specific nature of the hindrance would be determined by the context in which the word is used.

For instance, "Az eső gátolták a focimeccs lejátszását" would mean "The rain hindered the playing of the football match." Here, the rain is the agent that obstructed the event. Similarly, "A bürokrácia gátolták az új vállalkozás indulását" would translate to "The bureaucracy hindered the start of the new business." In this case, bureaucratic processes are the cause of the impediment. The plural form "gátolták" implies that more than one factor or person was responsible for the obstruction, or that a group of people actively worked to impede something. Understanding the context is crucial for a precise interpretation of what or whom "gátolták."