Megfizettünk

Megfizettünk is a Hungarian word that translates to "we paid" or "we have paid" in English. It is the past tense, first-person plural form of the verb "megfizet," which means to pay for something, often implying that a price or cost has been settled. The term can be used in various contexts, from straightforward financial transactions to more figurative meanings related to consequences or atonement.

In a literal sense, megfizettünk would be used when a group of people has completed a payment. For example, if a group of friends bought tickets to an event and have now completed the purchase, they might say "megfizettünk a jegyekért" which means "we paid for the tickets." This usage is common in everyday conversations about expenses and transactions.

Figuratively, megfizettünk can suggest that a price, not necessarily monetary, has been paid. This could refer to enduring hardships, suffering consequences, or making sacrifices. For instance, in a historical context, it might be used to describe a nation having paid a heavy price for a war or a political decision. The phrase implies that a debt or obligation, whether tangible or intangible, has been settled through some form of cost or suffering. The context in which megfizettünk is used is crucial for understanding its precise meaning, distinguishing between a simple act of payment and a more profound sense of settling a score or enduring a consequence.