szétterjednek

Szétterjednek is a Hungarian verb form meaning “they spread out” or “they are spreading out.” It is the present indicative, third-person plural form of the verb szétterjedni, which is built with the prefix szét- attached to terjedni (to spread). The prefix conveys dispersion or diffusion.

Etymology and construction: szétterjedni combines szét- with terjedni, yielding a sense of spreading outwards or becoming more widespread. The standalone verb terjed means to spread or extend, while szétterjedni emphasizes dispersion into surrounding space or among more subjects.

Usage: The form is used when the subject is plural and describes diffusion, whether physical (substances, light, smoke) or abstract (rumors, information, influence, trends). It often appears in contexts such as accidents, natural phenomena, or the spread of ideas across regions or communities.

Examples:

- A füst és a gőz szétterjednek a szobában. (The smoke and steam spread out in the room.)

- A hírek gyorsan szétterjednek az országban. (The news spreads quickly across the country.)

Related terms: The infinitive szétteredni covers the same concept in base form, while the noun szétterjedés or terjedés refers to the process of spreading. In Hungarian usage, szétterjednek is a standard grammatical form for coordinating plural subjects in the present tense.