kiszolgáltat

Kiszolgáltat is a Hungarian verb that means to hand over or deliver someone or something to another party, typically an authority, institution, or person who has formal power over them. The act involves transferring custody, jurisdiction, or responsibility from one entity to another and is most commonly used in legal, political, or international contexts.

It can describe the transfer of a suspect to law enforcement, the delivery of documents, or the surrender of individuals under an agreement or obligation. The exact meaning depends on context and can imply a formal, procedural transfer, coercion, or voluntary surrender. In news reporting and legal texts you may encounter phrases such as “kiszolgáltatják a gyanúsítottat” (they hand over the suspect).

Grammatical notes: the infinitive is “kiszolgáltatni”; common finite forms include “kiszolgáltat” (present), “kiszolgáltatod” (you hand over), “kiszolgáltatja” (he/she hands over). The past participle is “kiszolgáltatott.” The noun form “kiszolgáltatás” denotes the act or process of handing over; it can also overlap with the broader word “szolgáltatás” (service) in some contexts, so context is important to disambiguate.