Megjutalmazom

Megjutalmazom is a Hungarian verb form that means I reward (myself) or I reward someone, depending on context. It is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb megjutalmazni, which means to reward or compensate. The prefix meg- often marks a completed or emphasized action and can create a perfective nuance in Hungarian.

Grammatically, megjutalmazom is transitive and takes a direct object representing the recipient of the reward. When the speaker refers to rewarding themselves, a reflexive pronoun is usually added: megjutalmazom magamat or magamat megjutalmazom, meaning I reward myself. Without a reflexive pronoun, megjutalmazom can still express rewarding another person or entity, as in megjutalmazom a kollégámat (I reward my colleague).

Etymology and related forms: megjutalmazni is built from jutalmazni (to reward) with the prefix meg- and the person-marking suffix -om for the first person singular. The noun jutalom means “reward,” and forms like jutalmazás (the act of rewarding) are related derivatives.

Usage notes: The form is common in everyday language when describing self-care, incentives after achievements, or recognizing effort. It can be used with various complements, such as a small treat or a break, to indicate a positive reinforcement. Example: Sikerült a vizsgám, megjutalmazom magamat egy jó vacsorával (I passed my exam, I reward myself with a good dinner).