Köszöntöttem

Köszöntöttem is the first-person singular past tense indicative form of the Hungarian verb "köszönteni". This verb translates to "to greet" or "to congratulate" in English. Therefore, "köszöntöttem" specifically means "I greeted" or "I congratulated".

The verb "köszönteni" is a fundamental part of Hungarian social interaction. It is used in a wide variety of contexts, from simple everyday greetings like saying hello to someone ("Köszöntöttem a szomszédokat" - I greeted the neighbors) to more formal expressions of congratulation on special occasions such as birthdays, holidays, or achievements ("Köszöntöttem őt a sikeres vizsgája alkalmából" - I congratulated him on the occasion of his successful exam).

The past tense form "köszöntöttem" indicates an action that was completed in the past by the speaker. Its usage is straightforward and follows standard Hungarian grammatical rules for verb conjugation. Understanding this form is essential for comprehending past events and expressing past social interactions in Hungarian.