árulják

árulják is a Hungarian verb form. It is the third-person plural present tense of the verb árulni, which means to betray or to reveal a secret. In standard usage, árulják denotes an action carried out by they, and it is used when the direct object is definite, as in a specific secret or information.

Morphology and usage notes: árulják is formed from the stem árul- plus the definite-object ending -ják. In contrast, the indefinite-present form is árulnak. The distinction between definite and indefinite objects is a characteristic feature of Hungarian verb conjugation. The prefix el- can be added to form elárulják, which means to reveal a secret or to betray someone more emphatically; the nuance depends on context and object.

Meaning and context: The core sense of árulni is betrayal or revelation of a secret. The form árulják typically appears in sentences describing that a group betrays or reveals something specific. Because betrayal and secrecy carry strong negative connotations, árulják is commonly found in news reports, literature, and discourse about trust, loyalty, or espionage.

Related forms and etymology: The root árul is connected to related words such as áruló (traitor) and árulás (betrayal). The prefix el- in elárulják gives a sense of revealing a secret rather than merely betraying in general. The form árulják is thus one member of a family of verbs built around this root, including elárul, elárulás, and áruló.

See also: elárulni, árulás, áruló, árul. Example: Ők árulják a titkot.