Elértem

Elértem is a Hungarian verb form, the first-person singular past tense of the verb elérni, which means to reach or to attain. It translates roughly as "I reached" or "I have reached," depending on the context. Elérni is a perfective verb, and elértem typically denotes a completed action in the past, sometimes with a present-perfect nuance when time references indicate relevance to the present.

Etymology and form: The word combines the prefix el-, indicating completion or reaching an endpoint, with the root ér- from érni, related to achieving or arriving. The form elértem is the normal past tense conjugation for the subject "én" (I) in the definite past.

Usage: Elértem is used with direct objects that denote goals, destinations, or results. Common contexts include meeting a deadline, attaining a goal, or arriving at a destination in the sense of having successfully completed the action. Examples: "Elértem a célomat" (I reached my goal / I have reached my goal). "Már elértem a szükséges eredményt" (I have already achieved the required result). In narrative or diary style, it can mark a completed milestone: "Elértem, amit akartam."

Grammatical notes: In Hungarian, elértem is the standard past tense form for first-person singular with perfective verbs. It can convey simple past or present-perfect meaning depending on time expressions and context. The construction is commonly used with definite direct objects and emphasizes the completion of the reaching action.

See also: elérni, reach and attainment in Hungarian, Hungarian verb conjugation.

Elértem is a common, neutral term in everyday Hungarian, used to describe successfully reaching a target, goal, or destination.