Megfogadom

Megfogadom is a Hungarian verb form meaning “I vow” or “I promise.” It is the first-person singular present tense of the verb megfogadni, which expresses a personal commitment to undertake a specified action. The phrase is commonly used when a speaker vows to do something in the near or distant future and is often followed by a clause introduced with hogy, as in Megfogadom, hogy segítek. or Megfogadom, hogy többet nem késlekedem.

The verb megfogadni is built from the prefix meg- and the verb fogadni, which has senses including to accept, to undertake, or to pledge. In this construction, meg- indicates a completed resolve or a strong commitment, yielding a nuanced sense of a firm decision rather than a mere statement of intent. The form megfogadom thus functions as an assertion of a personal vow.

Usage of megfogadom spans formal, literary, and everyday contexts. It is appropriate in situations where someone wishes to express a solemn promise or a determined plan. In spoken Hungarian, it can convey resolve with emphasis, while in writing it may appear in narrative passages or direct speech to highlight a character’s commitment.

Etymology notes: meg- is a versatile Hungarian prefix indicating completion or intensity, while fogadni means to accept, vow, or pledge. The combination yields a ready-made expression of personal vow in the first-person singular present tense.