Megfogás

Megfogás is a Hungarian noun formed with the prefix meg- attached to fogás, meaning the act of grabbing, catching, or seizing something. The root fogás refers to a grip or hold and to the method by which something is caught. The prefix meg- can add a sense of completeness or emphasis, yielding several related uses.

In its primary sense, megfogás denotes the act of physically seizing or catching an object or person. It can refer to the moment of capture or to the completed result of capturing. For example, in a police report one might read about the megfogás of a suspect, or in a sports context the megfogás of a ball or opponent. The noun can also appear in phrases like megfogása, indicating the act of capturing or arresting.

A related sense appears in sports, climbing, or combat disciplines, where megfogás can refer to a specific hold, grip, or technique used to secure an opponent or a surface.

Figurative uses are common as well. In rhetoric, writing, or marketing, megfogás can mean a hook or catchy device intended to grab attention. A good megfogás is a memorable element—such as a striking phrase or an effective structural trick—that makes the message persuasive or engaging.

Usage notes: megfogás is versatile but the most typical equivalents in legal or police contexts are elfogás or a verb phrase megfogni; megfogás tends to emphasize the act as a completed capture or as a notable method.