védékeztek

védékeztek is a Hungarian verb, past tense, plural form of védekezni. The infinitive verb, védekezni, translates to "to defend oneself," "to protect oneself," or "to resist" in English. Therefore, "védékeztek" indicates that "they defended themselves," "they protected themselves," or "they resisted."

This verb can be used in various contexts. For example, in a physical confrontation, "védékeztek a támadók ellen" would mean "they defended themselves against the attackers." It can also refer to less literal forms of resistance or protection. For instance, "védékeztek a kritikától" could mean "they defended themselves from criticism," implying they offered explanations or justifications. In a biological context, it might describe how organisms protected themselves from disease or environmental hazards. The specific meaning is always determined by the surrounding words and the overall situation described. The plural nature of the verb clearly indicates that more than one person or entity was involved in the act of defending or resisting.