Megkér

Megkér is a Hungarian verb formed from kér (to ask) with the prefix meg-, yielding a perfective sense. It means to ask someone to do something or to request something from someone. The usage often implies a formal or polite request, and it is distinguished from megkérdezni, which means to ask a question or to inquire, and from simply kérni, which can be less formal.

The infinitive form is megkérni. The construction typically takes megkérni valakit, hogy [ige], or megkérjem valakit, hogy [ige]. The verb is transitive, with the person being asked as the object and a subordinate clause introduced by hogy to specify the requested action. Examples include: Megkértem a barátomat, hogy segítsen. A vezető megkérte a dolgozókat, hogy maradjanak késő estig.

Usage notes: megkér is usually used when describing a deliberate act of requesting someone to take a specific action, and it can carry a tone of formality or courtesy. In everyday speech, listeners may prefer simpler verbs such as kérni or megkérdezni, depending on context and politeness.

See also: kér, megkérdezni, felkér, kérés, kérése.