világítottak

Világítottak is the past tense plural form of the Hungarian verb világít, which means "to shine" or "to light." Therefore, "világítottak" translates directly to "they shone" or "they were shining." This verb is used to describe objects or phenomena that were emitting light in the past.

For example, "A csillagok világítottak az égen" translates to "The stars were shining in the sky." In this context, "világítottak" indicates a continuous state of illumination in the past. Another example could be "A gyertyák világítottak az asztalon," meaning "The candles were shining on the table," or more naturally, "The candles were lit on the table."

The verb can also be used metaphorically. For instance, "A szemei örömtől világítottak" means "His/Her eyes were shining with joy." Here, the light is not literal but a figurative representation of strong emotion. The context in which "világítottak" is used will determine the specific meaning, whether it refers to literal illumination or a metaphorical sense of brightness or intensity. The plural form indicates that multiple subjects were performing the action of shining or being lit.