Megindultam

Megindultam is a Hungarian verb form meaning “I started moving” or “I set off.” It is the first-person singular past tense of megindulni, an intransitive verb that denotes beginning to move or depart, either physically or figuratively. The prefix meg- indicates completion of the onset, signaling a completed act of starting.

The base verb indul means to begin, to start out, or to set off. When combined with meg-, the sense shifts to the onset of movement or action, often emphasizing that the action has begun and is now underway. Megindulni is typically used in descriptive or narrative contexts and is surrounded by personal endings that mark the subject and tense.

Morphology and conjugation: megindultam is the first-person singular past tense form. Other persons are megindultál (you), megindult (he/she/it), megindultunk (we), megindultatok (you all), megindultak (they). The form is commonly described as a perfective past tense, appropriate for actions viewed as completed with respect to the moment of starting.

Usage and nuance:Megindultam is used when the speaker emphasizes the moment of beginning to move or to act. It can describe physical locomotion, like leaving a place or starting a journey, or figurative beginnings, such as starting a project or a reaction. It is a neutral, widely used form suitable for spoken language, storytelling, and reporting.

Examples:

- Megindultam a parkolóból, miután lezártam az ajtót.

- Amikor kimondta a döntést, megindultam a folyosón.