szétosztanak

Szétosztanak is a Hungarian verb form meaning "they distribute" or "they are distributing." It is the third-person plural present indicative active form of szétosztani (to distribute, allocate). The prefix szét- conveys the sense of dividing something into parts, combined with osztani, “to divide” or “to allot.” The infinitive is szétosztani; related present-tense forms include szétosztok (we distribute), szétosztasz (you distribute), szétosztja (he/she distributes), and szétosztanak (they distribute). The past tense is szétosztottak, and the past participle is szétosztott.

In usage, szétosztanak indicates that multiple recipients receive portions, shares, or tasks. It appears in contexts such as distributing materials, information, or responsibilities among people or groups. Example sentences: A szervezők szétosztanak emléklapokat a résztvevők között. A tanárok szétosztanak feladatokat a csoportok között. A segélyszervezetek szétosztanak élelmiszert a rászorulóknak. The construction typically involves a plural subject performing the action on several recipients.

Notes on nuance: szétosztani is often used where the emphasis is on dividing into portions among recipients, whereas elosztani is more neutral and general, and kiosztani emphasizes handing out items—often to individuals. Szétosztanak thus conveys distributed allocation across multiple recipients within a coordinated effort.