üzemeltették

"üzemeltettük" is the first-person plural past tense form of the Hungarian verb "üzemeltet," which translates to "to operate," "to run," or "to manage." Therefore, "üzemeltettük" signifies that "we operated," "we ran," or "we managed" something. This verb form is commonly used in contexts describing the past actions of a group or organization in maintaining or controlling a facility, system, or business.

For instance, one might say "A gyárat üzemeltettük két évig," meaning "We operated the factory for two years." The specific context will clarify what was being operated. It can refer to physical machinery, a service, a project, or even a company. The suffix "-tük" clearly indicates the first-person plural subject ("we") and the past tense. Understanding this verb form is crucial for comprehending Hungarian sentences that describe collaborative or collective past operational activities.