Meghosszabbít

Meghosszabbít is the Hungarian verb meaning "to extend" or "to prolong". It is derived from the prefix "meg-" which indicates completion or perfectiveness, and the root word "hosszú" meaning "long". Therefore, the verb literally translates to "to make long" or "to make longer".

The verb can be used in various contexts. For example, it can refer to extending the duration of something, such as extending a contract (szerződést meghosszabbít), extending a stay (tartózkodást meghosszabbít), or extending a deadline (határidőt meghosszabbít). It can also be used to describe the physical lengthening of an object, though this is less common.

Meghosszabbít is a regular verb in Hungarian and conjugates according to standard patterns. It can be used in both active and passive voice. The past tense is meghosszabbított, and the future tense is meghosszabbítja. The infinitive form is meghosszabbítani. Understanding this verb is crucial for comprehending many common Hungarian phrases related to time, duration, and completion of actions. It is a versatile verb with a wide range of applications in everyday language.