No. 532 in Hungarian
tartják
"Are held" or "they hold."
In a sentence
Az emberek tiszteletben tartják a hagyományokat.
People hold traditions in respect.
Here 'tartják' is used to mean 'hold' or 'keep,' indicating respect or adherence to traditions.
Úgy tartják, hogy ő a legjobb tanár az iskolában.
It is believed that he is the best teacher in the school.
In this case, 'tartják' means 'is believed,' implying a general opinion or consensus about someone's quality.
Hosszú évekig tartják majd a kapcsolatot.
They will keep the relationship for many years.
Here, 'tartják' means 'keep,' referring to maintaining a connection or relationship over time.
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