Megjegyezte

Megjegyezte is a Hungarian verb form meaning “he/she confirmed” or “he/she witnessed.” It derives from the verb megjegyezni, which combines the prefix meg‑, indicating completion or intensity, with the root jegyez, based on the noun jegy “mark, notation.” The word entered the Hungarian lexicon in the 19th century during the period of language standardization, adopting its dual sense of both confirming an event and recording it in writing.

In contemporary use, megjegyezte commonly appears in written reports, court documents, and formal correspondence. It can be translated into English as “he/she confirmed,” “he/she recorded,” or “he/she witnessed.” For example, a judge might write: „A bíró megjegyezte, hogy a tanúk kinyilatkozták erről,” meaning “The judge recorded that the witnesses testified.” In everyday conversation the form is less frequent; speakers typically use the related noun megjegyzés (“record,” “testimonial”) or the phrase “meghadta” (“he/she stated”) for better comprehensibility.

The past tense “megjegyezte” is the single‑person past tense of the past tense verb, used when referring to a singular subject. The verb’s present tense is megjegyezi (he/she believes/records), and the future tense is megjegyzi (he/she will record). Inflected forms such as megjegyzett (completed action) and megjegyzi (recurrent action) explain the morphological flexibility of Hungarian verbs.

Although not a common everyday word, megjegyezte appears in academic and legal texts where precise documentation is required. Its heritage reflects the Hungarian practice of explicit accountability and the value placed on written verification.