késztették

Késztették is a Hungarian verb form. It is the third-person plural past tense, definite conjugation of the verb "készít" which means "to make," "to prepare," or "to produce." The suffix "-tették" indicates that the action of making was directed towards a specific object or objects, and that the subjects performing the action were multiple people.

For example, in the sentence "A lányok a tortát késztették," the word "késztették" translates to "they made" (referring to the girls) and "the cake" is the definite object. Without the definite object, the form would be "készítettek" (they made, indefinite). Therefore, "késztették" implies a specific, known item or items that were made.

This verb form is commonly encountered in Hungarian grammar and literature when describing past actions performed by a group of people on a particular subject. Understanding the distinction between definite and indefinite conjugations is crucial for accurate Hungarian comprehension and usage. The "-tették" ending signifies a completed action in the past by multiple individuals targeting something specific.