Megakadályoztam

Megakadályoztam is a Hungarian verb. It is the first-person singular past tense form of the verb megakadályozni, which translates to "to prevent" or "to hinder" in English. Therefore, "megakadályoztam" means "I prevented" or "I hindered".

The verb megakadályozni is composed of two parts: the prefix "meg-" which often indicates completion or a successful outcome, and the root "akadályozni" meaning "to obstruct" or "to impede". Together, they form a transitive verb used to describe the action of successfully stopping something or someone from happening or proceeding.

Examples of its use could include: "Megakadályoztam a balesetet" (I prevented the accident) or "Megakadályoztam, hogy elinduljon" (I prevented him/her/it from starting). The context in which "megakadályoztam" is used will determine the specific nuance of prevention or hindrance. It implies an active effort on the part of the speaker to thwart a particular event or action. The verb is commonly used in everyday conversation and written Hungarian.