uralkodnak

Uralkodnak is a Hungarian verb form meaning “they rule” or “they reign.” It is the third-person plural present indicative of the verb uralkodni and is used to describe ongoing governance by rulers, governments, or other authorities. The subject is typically a plural noun or a coordinated noun phrase, such as a government and parliament, dynasties, or other institutions that exercise power over a territory.

Etymology and related forms: The verb uralkodni derives from úr, meaning lord or ruler, and an affixed verbal construction that conveys acting in a ruling capacity. Related words include uralkodó (ruler, monarch) and uralkodás (reign). These terms form part of a family describing power, authority, and governance in Hungarian.

Conjugation and examples: In present tense the forms are: én uralkodom, te uralkodsz, ő uralkodik, mi uralkodunk, ti uralkodtok, ők uralkodnak. Uralkodnak is used with plural subjects; for example, A kormány és a parlament uralkodnak az ország felett (The government and parliament rule over the country). The construction is commonly paired with prepositions such as felett or országban to specify the area of governance.

Usage and nuance: The term covers both historical monarchic rule and contemporary governmental authority. It conveys the exercise of sovereign power and can be descriptive or evaluative depending on context. For more neutral or technical wording, one may use kormányoznak (to govern) or specify the institution holding power.