készülnek

készülnek is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Hungarian verb készül, meaning to get ready or to prepare oneself. In everyday usage it is used to describe ongoing preparatory action by multiple subjects, often with an object or event in mind, such as preparing for an exam or a coming occasion. As a reflexive intransitive verb, it emphasizes the subject’s involvement in the preparation.

Morphology and usage: The verb készülni is intransitive and reflexive, with present tense forms including én készülök, te készülsz, ő készül, mi készülünk, ti készültök, ők készülnek. The form készülnek specifically marks the third-person plural subject. It is frequently followed by a phrase in the accusative-like direction marked by the h-form for purpose, for example a vizsgára (for the exam). Thus, a typical sentence is A diákok készülnek a vizsgára (The students are preparing for the exam).

Etymology and related forms: The verb derives from the adjective kész (ready) with a verb-forming suffix -ül, conveying the process of becoming ready. Related nouns include készülés (preparation) and other derivatives such as készülő (preparatory, upcoming).

Usage notes: készülnek can be used in a wide range of contexts where a group is actively preparing for something, from daily routines to formal events. It contrasts with készül, the singular form for one person or with other verbs like felkészülni, which emphasizes preparation more explicitly for a particular purpose. The phrase structure with vmire (for something) is common, helping to specify the target of the preparation.

Example translations: The students are preparing for the exam. The family is getting ready for Christmas. They are preparing themselves for departure.