váltották

Váltották is a Hungarian verb that translates to "they changed," "they exchanged," or "they switched" in English. It is the past tense, third-person plural form of the verb "váltani." The verb "váltani" itself carries a range of meanings depending on the context, encompassing actions like replacing something, converting one thing into another, or substituting one item for a different one.

For instance, in a financial context, "pénzt váltottak" would mean "they exchanged money," likely at a currency exchange office. In a more general sense, "ruhát váltottak" could mean "they changed clothes." If referring to a shift in responsibility or a takeover, "a vezetést váltották" would translate to "they changed the leadership." The specific nuance of "váltották" is therefore derived from the direct object and the surrounding sentence structure. It implies a completed action of alteration or substitution performed by multiple individuals or entities. Understanding the verb's root, "váltani," is key to grasping the full spectrum of its applications.