számolták

Számolták is a Hungarian verb form. It is the third-person plural past tense, indefinite conjugation of the verb számol, which translates to "to count" or "to calculate" in English. Therefore, "számolták" means "they counted" or "they calculated".

This verb form is used when the subject performing the action of counting or calculating is plural and not specifically identified, or when the focus is on the action itself rather than the specific individuals doing it. For example, "Az összeget számolták" would mean "They counted the sum," and "A problémát számolták" would mean "They calculated the problem." The context of the sentence would determine whether "counted" or "calculated" is the more appropriate English translation.

The indefinite conjugation is common in Hungarian when the direct object is also indefinite or when the sentence structure emphasizes the verb's action. If the object were definite and specific, a different conjugation might be used. For instance, if referring to counting specific people, a definite conjugation might be employed. However, "számolták" itself consistently indicates a plural, unspecified "they" performing the act of counting or calculating in the past.