Értelmeztek

értelmeztek is a Hungarian verb form derived from értelmezni, meaning to interpret or to construe something in a particular way. The form is the present tense second person plural of értelmezni, used when addressing multiple people: ti értelmeztek. In a sentence, it functions to attribute an interpretation to a group rather than to a single agent.

Etymology and grammar: értelem means meaning or sense, and the verb értelmezni builds on this concept to express the act of giving or applying an interpretation. The suffixes and vowel harmony of Hungarian determine the exact form of the ending, with -tek indicating second person plural in the present tense for this verb class. The past tense forms differ (for example, értelmeztek does not serve as a standard past plural in modern usage), but the present tense form ti értelmeztek remains common in narrative and reported speech.

Usage: The verb is frequently found in academic, journalistic, and critical writing, where researchers, commentators, or editors describe how data, texts, or events are interpreted by groups or audiences. It highlights the interpretive act rather than simply stating a fact, and it can imply discussion or debate about the chosen interpretation. Distinctions are often made between értelmezni (to interpret) and érteni or megérteni (to understand) to reflect nuances between interpreting meaning and merely grasping it.

See also: értelmezés (interpretation), értelmezni (to interpret), értelem (meaning).