szentelnek

Szentelnek is a Hungarian verb form meaning “they sanctify” or “they consecrate,” depending on the context. It is the third-person plural present tense of the verb szentelni (to sanctify, to bless, to consecrate). The stem is szentel- and the suffix -nek marks the third-person plural present.

In usage, szentelnek denotes an action carried out by multiple subjects. In religious contexts it is used for rites that make something sacred—such as blessing objects, sanctifying places, or ordaining people. The exact sense depends on the object and context; for more precise nuance, one can use prefixed forms: megszentelnek (they sanctify/make sacred) or felszentelnek (they consecrate/ordain, especially in liturgical contexts).

Examples include: The sentence “A papok szentelnek egy tárgyat a liturgiában” means “The priests sanctify an object in the liturgy.” In other contexts one might encounter “megszentelik a templomot” or “felszentelik a püspököt” to emphasize specific rites.

Etymology and related terms: The form derives from szent (holy) with the verb-forming suffix -elni; related nouns include megszentelés (sanctification) and felszentelés (ordination/consecration). Szentelnek is typically confined to contexts involving sacred or ceremonial acts.

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