irányították

irányították is a Hungarian verb form. It is the past tense, third-person plural, of the verb irányítani, meaning to direct, manage, or control. In English, it is commonly rendered as they directed or they guided, depending on context. The form reflects an active voice with a completed action in the past.

Linguistic details: irányítani belongs to the group of verbs built on the stem irányít-, with the noun irányítás meaning direction or management. The ending -ták marks the past tense for the third-person plural in Hungarian, and the exact pronunciation is influenced by vowel harmony and the surrounding phonology. The form is used in narratives or reports to describe actions taken by a subject or group.

Usage and nuances: irányították is frequently found in news, official statements, and descriptive prose to denote someone directing an operation, project, or organization. It conveys a sense of leadership, supervision, or orchestration of activities. The specific interpretation—whether it refers to direct control, coordination of efforts, or setting a course—depends on the broader sentence context and the objects involved.

Examples:

- A vállalat vezetői irányították a projektet. (The company executives directed the project.)

- A város vezetése irányította a felújítást a közösség érdekében. (The city administration directed the renovation for the community’s benefit.)

See also: irányítani, irányítás, irányító, magyar igeragozás.