kijárnak

Kijárnak is a Hungarian verb that translates to "they go out," "they walk out," or "they graduate" depending on the context. It is the third-person plural present tense form of the verb kijár. The root word is jár, meaning "to walk" or "to go." The prefix ki- signifies outward movement.

In the context of physical movement, kijárnak describes a group of people exiting a place. For example, "A diákok kijárnak az iskolából" means "The students are going out of the school." It can also refer to a group regularly visiting a certain place, such as "Ők kijárnak a moziba" meaning "They go out to the cinema."

More commonly, kijárnak is used to denote graduation. When referring to students completing a level of education, it implies they have successfully finished their studies and are moving on. For instance, "A gimnazisták idén kijárnak" translates to "The high school students are graduating this year." This usage highlights the completion of a course of study and the subsequent departure from the educational institution. The verb conveys a sense of earned completion and transition to a new phase.