visszatartják

Visszatartják is a Hungarian verb that translates to "they hold back," "they retain," or "they withhold" in English. It is the third-person plural present indefinite indicative form of the verb visszatartani. This verb can be used in various contexts. For instance, it can refer to physically preventing someone or something from moving forward or being released. In a more abstract sense, it can describe the act of not revealing information, emotions, or confessions.

In legal or financial contexts, visszatartják might imply that a payment is being withheld or that certain documents are being kept from circulation. It can also be used metaphorically to express a reluctance to express feelings or thoughts. For example, someone might visszatartják their anger, meaning they are suppressing their anger. Similarly, authorities might visszatartják certain details of an investigation. The specific meaning is often clarified by the surrounding context of the sentence. Understanding the nuances of visszatartani, and its conjugated forms like visszatartják, is important for comprehending Hungarian sentences involving obstruction, retention, or suppression.