Értelemeznek

Értelemeznek is not the standard form in Hungarian. The correct present tense 3rd person plural form is értelmeznek, which corresponds to the infinitive értelmezni and means “they interpret.” The phrase értelemeznek appears occasionally as a common misspelling. The core meaning remains interpret, derive meaning, or explicate, depending on context.

In meaning, értelmeznek denotes the act of assigning or deriving significance from a text, event, symbol, data, or phenomenon. It is used in literary criticism, history, journalism, philosophy, and the social sciences to describe how individuals or groups construct an interpretation rather than simply stating a fact. The term often implies analysis that considers context, purpose, and perspective, rather than a single objective reading.

Usage and nuance. Értelmezni can range from interpreting a literary work to decoding data patterns or explaining symbolic meanings. It is common to contrast értelemeznek with mere understanding (megértik) or with explaining (magyarázzák). In scholarly writing, értelmezés (interpretation) is treated as a methodological step that may be debated or supported by evidence, with interpretations varying by theoretical framework.

Related forms. The noun értelem means sense or meaning, and the noun értelmezés means interpretation or explanation. The adjective értelemszerű means logical or sensible, reflecting the broader semantic field around interpretation and meaning.

See also: értelem, értelmezés, értelemkeresés, magyarázat.