taszítják

Tas zítják is a form of the Hungarian verb taszítani, specifically the third-person plural present indicative, meaning “they incite,” “they inflame,” or “they irritate,” depending on context. It is used transitively with a direct object, e.g., taszítják valakit vagy valamit (they irritate/incite someone or something).

Etymology and nuance: The root taszít- conveys arousing strong negative emotions such as anger, hostility, or indignation. The word is common in political, social, and journalistic language, where rhetoric, actions, or events are said to taszítják a közönséget vagy a közvéleményt (they provoke the audience or public opinion).

Usage: Taszítják typically carries a negative valence and is used to describe how stimuli provoke adverse reactions. Examples: A kirohanások taszítják a közönséget. A kampány üzenetei taszítják az ellenzéket. The form appears in various tenses and with different subjects, e.g., taszították (past), taszítják (present), taszította (singular past).

Related forms: Infinitive taszítani; participle taszító; past tense taszították; other conjugations include taszít, taszítod, taszítja, taszítják. Related verbs with similar but distinct nuances include provokál (to provoke) and felingerel (to inflame more strongly).

See also: incitement, provocation, persuasive rhetoric. Taszítják is a relatively formal or literary choice, often preferred in written or analytical contexts to describe the effect of speech or actions on public sentiment.