vitatkoznak

Vitatkoznak is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Hungarian verb vitatkozni, which means to argue, dispute, or debate. It describes multiple subjects who are currently engaging in an exchange of opposing views.

In use, vitatkoznak conveys active disagreement and can refer to a range of interactions from constructive discussion to heated quarrel. It is typically used with topics or issues being contested, for example: a költségvetésről vitatkoznak (they argue about the budget) or a részletekről vitatkoznak a felek (the parties argue about the details).

Conjugation note: vitatkozni is a standard -zni verb. Present tense forms include: én vitatkozom, te vitatkozol, ő vitatkozik, mi vitatkozunk, ti vitatkoztok, ők vitatkoznak. The form vitatkoznak specifically marks the third person plural in the present tense.

Origin and construction: the verb is formed from the noun vita (debate, argument) with the infinitive suffix -kozni, a common Hungarian pattern for verbs describing activities or actions.

Examples in context: A tanácskozáson a résztvevők vitatkoznak a javaslat részleteiről. (At the meeting, the participants argue about the details of the proposal.) A hallgatóság gyakran vitatkozik, amikor kérdéseket tesz fel. (The audience often debates when questions are raised.)