tanácskoznak

Tanácskoznak is a Hungarian verb form meaning "they confer" or "they are deliberating," and it is the present tense, third-person plural of tanácskozni. The infinitive tanácskozni denotes to discuss in a group, to consult, or to deliberate.

The form tanácskoznak is used when the subject is plural, referring to multiple people engaging in discussion. It is common in formal and semi-formal contexts, such as politics, administration, business, or any setting in which a group debates issues to reach a decision. It can describe meetings of committees, boards, delegations, or negotiating teams.

Examples include: "A képviselők tanácskoznak a javaslatról." (The representatives are deliberating the proposal.) "A vállalatnál a vezetők tanácskoznak a költségvetésről." (At the company, the executives are deliberating about the budget.)

Etymology and related forms: tanácskozni derives from tanács, meaning council or advice, with the suffix -kozni forming a verb meaning to engage in discussion. Related nouns include tanácskozás (the act of deliberating) and tanácskozás (a meeting or conference). In use, tanácskoznak emphasizes the ongoing, collective nature of the discussion.