Kiváltottam

Kiváltottam is a Hungarian verb with several related meanings, primarily revolving around the idea of bringing something into existence, causing something to happen, or taking on something. The most common translation in English is "I triggered," "I caused," or "I brought about." This can apply to a wide range of situations.

For example, one might say "kiváltottam a riasztót," meaning "I triggered the alarm." Here, the action of the speaker directly led to the alarm sounding. Another common usage is "kiváltottam a betegséget," which translates to "I brought on the illness." This implies that the speaker's actions or circumstances were responsible for the onset of the disease.

The verb can also be used in the context of fulfilling a requirement or obtaining something. For instance, "kiváltottam a jogosítványomat" means "I obtained my driver's license." In this sense, the speaker has completed the necessary steps to acquire the license. Similarly, "kiváltottam a receptet" means "I filled the prescription" or "I got the prescription."

In a more abstract sense, "kiváltottam a figyelmét" could mean "I gained his/her attention" or "I attracted his/her attention." This indicates a successful effort to draw someone's focus. The specific nuance of "kiváltottam" is heavily dependent on the context in which it is used.