Megkezdeni

Megkezdeni is a Hungarian verb meaning to begin or to start. It is formed from the verb kezdeni (to begin) with the prefix meg-, which marks initiation and a definite start. The infinitive megkezdeni is used to describe initiating an action or process, often in contexts where the commencement is notable or planned.

The verb is commonly used when referring to starting activities, projects, events, or procedures. It often implies a deliberate or organized start rather than a casual beginning, and it can be used with direct objects such as a project, a meeting, or a study program (for example, megkezdeni egy projektet, megkezdeni a megbeszélést). It can also be used with clauses describing when something starts.

Conjugation and examples: The verb follows standard Hungarian prefixed-verb patterns. In the present tense, typical forms are megkezdem, megkezdesz, megkezdi, megkezdjük, megkezditek, megkezdik. In the past tense: megkezdtem, megkezdtél, megkezdte, megkezdtük, megkezdtétek, megkezdték. The past participle is megkezdett. Etymology: from kezdeni with prefix meg-.