védekezett

Védekezett is a Hungarian verb form. It is the simple past tense of védekezik, meaning to defend or to resist, either physically defending oneself or defending a position, claim, or argument. The form is used for third-person singular subjects—he, she, it—and, in formal address, for you (Ön) in the past tense.

Etymology and grammar: The verb védekezik is built from the noun védelem (defense) plus a verb-making suffix. In the past tense, védekezett appears with the -tt/-ett ending, a regular pattern for many Hungarian verbs. The verb can take a complement or a prepositional phrase to indicate what is being defended, for example védekezett valami ellen (defended against something) or védekezett a vádlás ellen (defended against the accusation).

Usage and nuance: Védekezett is used in narrative or descriptive text to report that someone defended themselves, their position, or their claims in the past. It can describe physical defense, legal or rhetorical defense, or strategic defense in sports. In sports contexts, the related noun védekezés refers to the act or strategy of defending.

Examples:

- Ő védekezett a támadások ellen. (He defended against the attacks.)

- A csapat jól védekezett. (The team defended well.)

- A vádlott védekezett a vádakkal szemben. (The defendant defended against the charges.)

Related forms include védekezik (to defend oneself, present tense) and védekezés (defense, defense effort). The term is common in news reporting, legal language, sports commentary, and narrative prose.