Elvégeztem

Elvégeztem is the first-person singular past tense form of the Hungarian verb elvégezni, meaning to finish, complete, or perform. It is used to state that the speaker has completed a task, an activity, or a period of study in the past.

Etymology and meaning: elvégezni combines the prefix el- with végezni (to finish or to carry out). The prefix adds a sense of completion or thorough attainment to the action described by végezni. The form elvégeztem specifically marks “I finished/ I completed” in the past.

Usage: The term is versatile and appears in everyday and formal contexts. Common uses include finishing a task, completing coursework, or graduating from an institution. Examples: Elvégeztem a házi feladatot. (I finished the homework.) Elvégeztem az egyetemet. (I completed university / I graduated from the university.)

Grammatical notes: Elvégeztem is a finite verb form and expresses a completed action in the past. It can be used with various direct objects, and the nuance remains that a definite action described has been brought to completion. Related forms include elvégzem (I will finish / I am going to finish) and elvégzett (completed, a past participle form used in other constructions).

See also: elvégezni, végezni, végez (to end, to perform), completed forms such as elvégzett.