szelektálják

Szelektálják is a Hungarian verb form derived from the verb szelektálni, meaning to sort, select, or separate items according to type, quality, or another criterion. In everyday use it most often appears in contexts such as waste management, manufacturing, or data processing, where items are divided for further handling or processing. The form conveys ongoing or habitual action performed by a plural subject.

Grammatically, szelektálják is the present tense, indicative mood, active voice, 3rd person plural form. The stem is szelektál-, and the personal ending -ják marks the plural subject. This form can appear with various plural subjects, for example: "A hulladékot szelektálják," meaning they sort the waste.

Usage notes and contexts: The verb is common in environmental and logistical discourse, describing the process of dividing materials for recycling, disposal, or reuse. It also appears in quality control, inventory management, and data processing, where items or records are separated according to defined criteria. While the core meaning is to sort or select, the precise interpretation depends on the accompanying objects and the situational context.

Examples:

- A hulladékot szelektálják a válogatón.

- A beszállítókat szelektálják a minőség és az ár alapján.

Related forms include szelektálja (3rd singular present) and szelektálták (past tense, 3rd plural), which reflect the same verb across different subjects and times.