érdemelnek

érdemelnek is the present tense, third person plural form of the Hungarian verb érdemelni, meaning to deserve or merit. It is used when referring to multiple subjects who deserve something as a result of their actions, performance, or qualities. The construction typically takes a direct object in the accusative, such as díjat, elismerést, jutalmat, or megbecsülést.

Examples of use include: A dolgozók jutalmat érdemelnek. A projekt sikeréért elismerést érdemelnek. A diákok jó felkészültségükért dicséretet érdemelnek. These phrases illustrate common collocations with reward- or recognition-related nouns.

Notes on usage and form: érdemelni is a regular verb, and the 3rd person plural present ending is -nek, as in érdemelnek. The expression can convey moral or practical judgement, implying that the subjects earned what they deserve through merit rather than by luck. It is often found in formal or semi-formal contexts. Related forms include ferdóké 'érdemel' (singular) for a single subject, and other derivatives such as érmes, érdemelhető in different constructions, though érdemes conveys a somewhat different nuance (worthwhile) and is not a direct substitute for érdemelni.