terjeszkednek

Terjeszkednek is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Hungarian verb terjeszkedni. The verb terjeszkedni means to expand, extend, or spread, particularly in the sense of territory, influence, or presence. The form terjeszkednek translates to “they spread” or “they are expanding.”

Usage: The verb is intransitive and typically used with directional or contextual phrases rather than a direct object. Examples include Nyugat felé terjeszkednek (they are expanding toward the West) or a városok terjeszkednek a külváros felé (the cities are expanding toward the suburbs). It commonly appears in historical, political, urban planning, and ecological contexts to describe growth or encroachment.

Conjugation and related forms: terjeszkedni is the infinitive. Present tense forms include terjeszkedek (I expand), terjeszkedsz (you expand), terjeszkedik (he/she/it expands), terjeszkedünk (we expand), terjeszkedtek (you all expand), terjeszkednek (they expand). The related noun terjeszkedés means expansion or spreading.

Origin and nuance: The verb derives from terjeszt, meaning “to spread,” with suffixing that yields a verb emphasizing spatial extension. It is used to describe the spatial growth of states, cities, organizations, or populations. Its connotation depends on context, ranging from neutral description to a critical view of expansion or encroachment.