rámutattak

rámutattak is a Hungarian verb form meaning “they pointed to” or “they indicated.” It is the past tense, third person plural, of rámutat, which combines the prefix rá- with mutat (to show, to indicate). The prefix adds a sense of direction toward something, so rámutat means to gesture toward or to indicate something to others. The verb can be used in both literal senses (pointing with a finger or gesture) and figurative senses (pointing out a fact or emphasizing a detail).

Grammatically, rámutat is a transitive verb. In the past tense, the form rámutattak is used for plural subjects. It is commonly followed by a direct object in the accusative or by a prepositional phrase naming what is being indicated, such as az irányra (to the direction) or a hibára (to the fault/mmistake). Examples:

- A térképen rámutattak egy pontra. (They pointed to a point on the map.)

- A vizsgálat során a szakértők rámutattak a hibára. (During the examination, the experts pointed out the fault.)

- Ők rámutattak a problémára. (They pointed to the problem.)

Usage notes:

- rámutattak can convey both a physical gesture and the act of drawing attention to an issue.

- In stylistic terms, rámutat has synonyms such as felhívta a figyelmet valamire, which emphasize drawing attention rather than the physical gesture, but rámutattak specifically highlights the act of pointing or indicating.

Overall, rámutattak is a concise, neutral expression used in narrative, descriptive, and reporting contexts to describe the act of pointing out or indicating something.