kihallgatták

kihallgatták is a Hungarian verb form. It is the third-person plural, past tense, definite, passive form of the verb "kihallgat," which means "to interrogate" or "to interview." Therefore, "kihallgatták" translates to "they interrogated him/her/it" or "they interviewed him/her/it." The definite form indicates that the object of the interrogation or interview is specific and known. The passive voice signifies that the action is being done to someone or something, rather than by them. This form is commonly used in legal contexts, news reports, or narratives describing an event where a specific individual or group was questioned. For example, a sentence like "A rendőrség kihallgatták a tanút" would mean "The police interrogated the witness," where "kihallgatták" directly refers to the action performed by the police on the witness. Understanding the grammatical structure of "kihallgatták" is crucial for comprehending Hungarian sentences involving past interrogations or interviews.