kiváltották

Kiváltották is a verb form in Hungarian, the past tense of kiváltani. It means “they triggered,” “they caused,” or “they precipitated” and is used to indicate that a particular action or factor brought about a subsequent event, reaction, or consequence. The form is transitive and typically appears when attributing responsibility for a change or consequence to a preceding cause. It is common in journalism, analysis, and formal writing.

The verb kiváltani is a compound verb formed with the prefix ki- and a root related to causing or initiating change. In practice, kiváltották is used with a wide range of objects that denote effects, responses, or processes—such as riasztás, tiltakozás, visszaesés, változás, vagy konfliktus. The choice of object can indicate whether the triggering was deliberate or incidental, and whether the tone is neutral or evaluative.

Examples:

- A kormány intézkedései kiváltották a gazdasági visszaesést. (The government measures triggered the economic downturn.)

- A médiában megjelent hírek kiváltották a közfelháborodást. (The reports in the media triggered public outrage.)

- A vizsgálat eredménye kiváltotta a munkavállalók tiltakozását. (The results of the investigation triggered the employees’ protests.)

Kiváltották can be contrasted with related forms such as kiváltott, kiváltottam, kiváltod, depending on the subject and tense. The term is primarily neutral, but its connotation can vary with context and the perceived voluntariness of the trigger.