ragaszkodnak

Ragaszkodnak is a third-person plural present tense form of the Hungarian verb ragaszkodni. The core meaning is to cling to or be attached to something or someone, and by extension to insist on a course of action or belief. The nuance ranges from physical clinginess to emotional attachment and to stubborn persistence in a preference or demand.

In usage, ragaszkodnak takes a complement in the -hoz/-hez/-höz form when referring to attachment to things or traditions, for example ragaszkodnak a hagyományokhoz (they cling to the traditions). It can also take a clause with ahhoz, hogy to express insistence: ragaszkodnak ahhoz, hogy minden döntésben legyen beleszólásuk. It can describe attachment to a person as well: ragaszkodnak valakihez or ragaszkodnak hozzá.

Nuances and connotations depend on context. The word can carry a positive sense of steadfast loyalty or a negative sense of stubborn insistence, and the tone can range from affectionate to critical. In everyday language, it often implies a persistent commitment beyond what might be reasonable or convenient.

Examples:

A barátok ragaszkodnak a megszokott rendhez. They cling to the usual routine.

A csoport tagjai ragaszkodnak a szabályokhoz. The group members cling to the rules.

Ragaszkodnak ahhoz, hogy minden döntést közösen hozzanak. They insist that every decision is made jointly.