megállták

Megálltak is a Hungarian verb form. It is the third-person plural past tense of the verb megáll, which means "to stop," "to stand still," or "to hold one's ground." Therefore, "megálltak" translates to "they stopped," "they stood still," or "they held their ground."

This verb form is used when referring to a group of people or things that ceased movement or remained in place in the past. For example, one might say "Az autók megálltak a piros lámpánál," meaning "The cars stopped at the red light." In a figurative sense, it can also describe a group's resilience or refusal to yield. For instance, "A katonák megálltak a támadással szemben," which translates to "The soldiers held their ground against the attack."

Understanding "megálltak" is crucial for comprehending past events described in Hungarian, particularly when involving multiple subjects. The context of the sentence will usually clarify whether the stopping was literal or metaphorical. It's a common and essential part of Hungarian verb conjugation.