Hazaérkeztél

Hazaérkeztél is a Hungarian verb form meaning “you have arrived home” or “you got home.” It is the second-person singular past tense of the verb hazaérkezni, which describes the act of returning to one’s home after being away. The phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation to acknowledge that someone has completed their journey home.

Etymology and structure: the form is built from the prefix haza-, meaning “home,” attached to the verb érkezni, meaning “to arrive.” The past-tense suffixes align with the second-person singular conjugation, producing hazaérkeztél. This construction emphasizes the completion of the journey to the home rather than the mere act of arriving at a location.

Usage and nuance: hazaérkeztél is typically used in informal, direct address to someone you know well (the te form). It can convey relief, satisfaction, or simple factual reporting that the person is back home. In many contexts, it can be interchangeable with hazaértél, though hazaérkeztél often carries a stronger emphasis on the arrival and completion of the journey.

Examples:

- Hazaérkeztél már? (Have you gotten home yet?)

- Miután hazaérkeztél, tegyél le a kabátot. (After you’ve gotten home, hang up your coat.)

Related forms: hazaérkezni (to arrive home), hazaérkezik (he/she has arrived home), and hazaértél (you reached home) are closely related, with hazaérkeztél specifically marking the second-person singular past tense of hazaérkezni.