miérttek

miérttek is a Hungarian word that translates to "why did you" or "why did they" in English, depending on the context. It is a compound word formed from the interrogative adverb "miért" (why) and the past tense of the verb "tekint" (to look, to consider, to regard), which is "tekintett" (looked, considered, regarded).

When used in a question, "miérttek" inquires about the reason behind a past action of looking, considering, or regarding performed by a second-person plural or third-person plural subject. For instance, "Miérttek néztetek így rám?" translates to "Why did you (plural) look at me like that?". Similarly, "Miérttek gondolták ezt helyesnek?" means "Why did they think this was correct?".

The specific meaning of "miérttek" can vary slightly based on the verb it implicitly refers to, though "tekint" is its direct etymological root. In common usage, it functions as a concise way to ask for justification for a past, observable or considered action involving multiple people. The tense is clearly past, and the subject is plural. Understanding the context of the conversation is crucial for precise interpretation, as is the case with many Hungarian grammatical structures.