Összeszedték

Összeszedték is a Hungarian verb form: it is the past tense, third person plural (past indefinitive) of the verb összeszedni, meaning to gather up, collect, pick up, or round up. The meaning is determined by context and object: it can refer to collecting physical items, gathering people, or detaining or apprehending individuals.

Etymology and form: the verb combines the prefix össze- (together, accumulation) with szedni (to pick up, to gather). The form összeszedték signals that the action was completed and performed by multiple subjects.

Usage and nuances: Összeszedték is common in both everyday and formal language. It is used for concrete actions such as collecting litter, gathering participants, or rounding up suspects. For example, a news report might say, “A rendőrség összeszedte a gyanúsítottakat,” meaning the police rounded up the suspects. In more general phrases, it can refer to gathering items from various places or bringing people together for an event. Note that related expressions exist for different nuances, such as összeszedni magát (to pull oneself together), which is a separate construction with a reflexive or idiomatic sense.

Grammatical notes: This form is the plural past tense with a definite/multi-subject ending. The singular past tense form would be összeszedte (he/she/it gathered up). The verb is transitive and typically takes a direct object.

See also: összeszed, összeszedés. These related forms cover other aspects or related actions of gathering, collecting, or bringing together.