Elhelyeztem

Elhelyeztem is the first-person singular past tense form of the Hungarian verb elhelyezni, meaning I placed or I have placed something somewhere. It is used to describe a completed action of placing or positioning an object in a specific location.

Etymology and form: elhelyezni is built from the root helyez- (to place) with the separable prefix el-, which signals completion or movement away from an initial position. The form elhelyeztem indicates a single, finished act in the past and is typically used in narrative or report-style sentences. Like other verbs with prefixes, the prefix can appear as part of the verb or be split from the object in Hungarian sentence construction.

Grammar and usage: elhelyeztem is a transitive verb that takes a direct object (the item being placed) and a locative phrase (the place where it was placed). It is appropriate for physical placement, arrangement, or positioning, such as putting an object in a shelf, a container, or a designated spot. In formal writing, it can also refer to placing items in organizational structures or sequences.

Examples:

- Elhelyeztem a könyvet a polcon. (I placed the book on the shelf.)

- A dokumentumokat a fiókban helyeztem el. (I placed the documents in the drawer.)

Related forms and notes: elhelyezni (infinitive), elhelyezel (you place), elhelyezik (they place), and other past forms follow standard Hungarian conjugation patterns. The prefix el- emphasizes the completion of the action and is common in verbs describing arranging or locating objects.

See also: elhelyezni, helyezni, elhelyezés.