Megalapítani

Megalapítani is a Hungarian verb meaning to establish, found, or set up an organization, institution, company, or other entity. It denotes the act of creating something with formal status and recognized existence. It is transitive and takes a direct object that represents what is being founded, such as a company, university, association, or foundation.

Etymology and form: The verb is formed from alapítani (to base or establish) with the prefix meg-, which in Hungarian often marks completion or successful execution. Related terms include alapítás (foundation or establishment), alapító (founder), and megalapítás (the act of founding).

Usage: Megalapítani is commonly used in formal, administrative, and historical contexts. It describes founding a lasting institution rather than a temporary event. While alapítani and megalapítani can be close in meaning, megalapítani often emphasizes formal founding and official status.

Examples:

- A vállalat 1990-ben megalapította leányvállalatát. (The company founded its subsidiary in 1990.)

- A tudományegyetem 1965-ben megalapította kutatási központját. (The university founded its research center in 1965.)

- A szervezet megalapítása után gyorsan növekedett a tagság.

See also: alapítani, alapítás, alapító. The choice between alapítani and megalapítani depends on the emphasis on formal establishment and institutional status.