MEGtartom

Megtartom is a Hungarian verb, the first-person singular present indicative form of megtartani, meaning to keep, retain, or hold onto. The verb combines the root tartani, meaning to hold, with the prefix meg-, which can mark completion, emphasis, or a change of state. Grammatically, megtartom is transitive and takes a direct object, as in megtartom a szavam (I keep my word) or megtartom a hagyományokat (I preserve the traditions).

Usage notes: Megtartom is commonly used when asserting that one will or does keep a commitment, promise, or possession. In figurative uses, it can refer to maintaining a stance, position, or attitude. While often literal, it also covers abstract retention, such as upholding beliefs or standards.

Pronunciation: The word is stressed on the first syllable: MEG-tar-tom. It follows standard Hungarian phonology, with the initial prefix meg- attached to tart- and the final -om marking first-person singular.

Conjugation: Present indicative forms of the infinitive megtartani include: megtartom, megtartod, megtartja, megtartjuk, megtartjátok, megtartják. These forms are used to express acts of keeping or retaining across different subjects.

Origin and related forms: Megtartom derives from the base verb tartani with the prefix meg-, a productive combination in Hungarian. Related forms include megtartani (infinitive), megtartás (retention or keeping), and other person-specific forms of megtartani.

See also: tartani, prefix meg-.