Megértettem

Megértettem is a Hungarian verb form meaning "I understood" or "I got it." It is the first-person singular past tense form of the verb érteni (to understand) with the prefix meg-, which in Hungarian conveys completion or realization.

The base verb érteni means to understand, while meg- adds emphasis to the result, indicating that the act of understanding has been achieved. The form megértettem combines the past tense with the perfective prefix, producing a statement of having understood something definitively. In many contexts it refers to understanding a specific thing, such as an explanation or instruction.

Usage is common in both spoken and written Hungarian. It is used to report comprehension of information or experiences and can be followed by a direct object (for example, megértettem a feladatot — I understood the task) or used as a standalone reply (Megértettem — I understood). The expression often carries a sense of completion, relief, or acknowledgment that the speaker has grasped what was communicated. English equivalents include "I understood" or "I got it," with nuances ranging from simple comprehension to recognizing a lesson or implication.

Examples:

- Megértettem a tanár magyarázatát.

- Megértettem, mit mondott.

See also: érteni, megérteni.