MEGFELEL

Megfelel is a Hungarian verb meaning to be suitable, to meet, or to comply with a set of criteria, standards, or requirements. It is used when something corresponds to what is expected, demanded, or specified. The term appears frequently in official, technical, educational, and procurement contexts to express conformity or adequacy.

Etymology and form: Megfelel is formed with the prefix meg- added to the verb felel, in a sense related to answering or matching expectations. The construction yields the sense of meeting a standard or being adequate. The word operates as a standard, intransitive verb.

Usage and syntax: Megfelel is typically used with a noun in the dative case meaning “to the requirements/criteria,” such as megfelelnek a követelményeknek or megfelel az előírásoknak. Example sentences: A termék megfelel az előírásoknak. Ez a szoftver megfelel a követelményeknek. Past tense forms use megfelelt (A pályázat megfelelt a feltételeknek). Negative usage appears as nem felel meg: Ez nem felel meg a követelményeknek.

Related forms and terminology: The noun form megfelelés denotes compliance or conformity. Megfelelő is an adjective meaning “suitable” or “appropriate,” used to describe something that is fitting. Megfelelni is the infinitive form, while megfelelést vagy megfelelési vizsgálatot beszélhetünk a compliance checking kontextusában.

Context and nuance: Megfelel is common in quality assurance, regulation, hiring, and contract processes, signaling that a product, service, or candidate satisfies defined criteria. While close in meaning to “to comply,” it emphasizes conformity to explicit standards rather than merely agreement.