átfednek

Átfednek is the present tense, third-person plural form of the Hungarian verb átfedni, meaning to overlap or to have a partial intersection. The infinitive átfedni describes the action, while átfednek denotes that two or more elements overlap with each other. The prefix át- conveys crossing or spanning across, and fed relates to covering, together expressing a crossing-over of coverage or space.

The term is used across multiple domains to describe partial commonality between entities. In geometry and visual representations, it describes shapes that share a common area, as in a Venn diagram: A két kör átfednek. In scheduling and time management, it describes overlapping time intervals: Az események időpontjai átfednek egymással. In data analysis and set theory, it can refer to overlapping data sets or elements: Az adathalmazok átfednek. In project management or responsibilities, it can indicate shared duties or tasks between teams: A felelőségek átfednek.

Grammatical notes: átfednek is a conjugated form; the base verb is átfedni. The stem is átfed-, with standard Hungarian present-tense endings added. The phrase is commonly followed by a parallel object or by egymással or egymással való átfedés to emphasize mutual overlap.

Related concepts include átfedés (overlap) as a noun, and the idea of intersections in set theory and geometry. In practical use, átfednek often signals a need for coordination or reconciliation of overlapping elements.