hallgassátok

Hallgassátok is a Hungarian verb in the imperative mood, second-person plural. It translates directly to "listen" or "hear" when addressed to a group of people. The verb stem is "hallgat," which means "to listen" or "to be silent." The "-sátok" ending indicates the imperative, second-person plural form, used when giving a command or making a request to multiple individuals.

This form is commonly used in various contexts. It can be a direct instruction, such as "Hallgassátok meg a híreket!" meaning "Listen to the news!" It can also be used in a more figurative sense, urging a group to pay attention to a particular idea or situation. For example, a speaker might say, "Hallgassátok a szavaimat!" which translates to "Listen to my words!"

The verb "hallgat" itself has a dual meaning: "to listen" and "to be silent." The context usually clarifies which meaning is intended. However, in the imperative "hallgassátok," the primary implication is usually to actively listen or pay attention, rather than to be silent. The emphasis is on receiving information or heeding advice. This grammatical form is fundamental to expressing commands and directives in the Hungarian language when addressing more than one person.