ütnek

Ütnek is a Hungarian verb meaning "they hit" or "they strike." It is the third-person plural form of the verb ütni, which signifies the act of striking, hitting, or beating. The word is commonly used in various contexts, from describing physical altercations to metaphorical instances of impact or force.

In everyday Hungarian conversation, ütnek can refer to people or animals physically striking something or someone. For example, "A gyerekek ütnek a labdába" translates to "The children are hitting the ball." It can also describe a more forceful impact, such as "Az autó ütközött a fának," meaning "The car hit the tree." The verb can also be used in idiomatic expressions to convey a sense of urgency or intensity, such as "Az óra üt" meaning "The clock is striking."

Beyond physical actions, ütnek can be employed metaphorically. It might describe a situation where something has a significant effect or impact. For instance, "A hírek rosszul ütnek a piacon," meaning "The news is hitting the market hard." The past tense of the verb is ütöttek, meaning "they hit" or "they struck" in the past. The continuous form, expressing an ongoing action, would be ütögetnek, implying a repetitive or gentle hitting. Understanding the conjugation and usage of ütnek is essential for comprehending spoken and written Hungarian.