követik

Követik is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Hungarian verb követni, meaning to follow. It is used when the subject is plural (they) or when referring to a plural noun that performs the action of following. As a regular verb, követni forms its present tense as following: követem, követed, követi, követjük, követitek, követik.

In usage, követik covers a range of meanings related to following. It can denote physical following or pursuit, as in a pursuit by people or vehicles. It can also mean following rules, instructions, or trends, as in adhering to guidelines or conforming to a fashion trend. In social contexts, the verb frequently appears in phrases about observing or tracking someone on social media, where the broader infinitive követni is used (e.g., követi valaki a hírességet).

Common contexts include:

- Physical pursuit: A rendőrök követik a gyanúsítottat. (The police follow the suspect.)

- Obeying instructions: A diákok követik a tanár utasításait. (The students follow the teacher’s instructions.)

- Following a person or thing: A csoport követi őt a pályán. (The group follows him on the field.)

- Following a trend: Követik a legújabb trendet. (They follow the latest trend.)

- Social media: Ők követik egymást a platformon. (They follow each other on the platform.)

Követik thus serves as a versatile form, anchoring a wide range of Hungarian expressions about imitation, adherence, tracking, and social connection. The related noun form is követés, meaning “following” or “pursuit.”