összehívtak

Összehívtak is a Hungarian verb that translates to "they convened," "they were summoned," or "they called together." It is the past tense, third-person plural form of the verb "összehívni," which means to convene, summon, or call together. This verb is commonly used in contexts where a group of people is formally or informally gathered for a specific purpose.

The act of "összehívni" can refer to a wide range of situations. For example, a committee might be convened to discuss a particular issue, a meeting might be called to make a decision, or a group of friends might be summoned for an impromptu gathering. The verb implies that someone or a body of authority initiated the gathering. The passive voice construction, "összehívtak," emphasizes that the action of convening happened to the subject of the sentence.

Understanding "összehívtak" requires recognizing its role as a past tense, plural verb. It signifies that a group was brought together at some point in the past. This can be applied to historical events, everyday occurrences, or future plans that have already been executed in a past context. The specific nuance of the summoning—whether it was mandatory or voluntary—often depends on the surrounding context in which the verb is used.