ütköznek

ütköznek is the third-person plural present tense of the Hungarian verb ütközni, meaning to collide or clash. The term is used for both physical collisions and metaphorical clashes, depending on context. In everyday language, it commonly describes two or more objects or beings striking each other, as well as situations in which opinions, plans, or interests come into conflict.

Usage notes:

- Physical sense: subject is plural, as in two objects or groups colliding. Example: A két autó ütközik az úton. (The two cars collide on the road.)

- Metaphorical sense: used for clashes of ideas, opinions, or interests. Example: A vélemények ütköznek a vitában. (The opinions clash in the debate.)

- The verb forms other than ütközik/ütköznek exist for different grammatical persons and tenses, but ütköznek specifically marks the present tense for a plural subject.

Etymology and related terms:

The verb ütközni is a native Hungarian verb meaning to collide or clash, with ütközés as its corresponding noun for collision or clash. The construction is productive in both literal and figurative contexts, enabling descriptions of physical impacts as well as conflicts between parties, forces, or ideas.

See also:

Collision (ütközés) and clash (ütközés in metaphorical contexts) are closely related concepts in Hungarian usage.