Megkérte

Megkérte is a Hungarian verb form meaning “he/she asked (someone) to do something” or “he/she requested.” It is the third-person singular past tense of the verb megkérni, which is formed with the prefix meg- added to kér (to ask). The past tense form ends with -te, as in megkér-te.

Grammatical function and morphology: Megkérte is a transitive verb used to report an act of requesting someone to perform an action. It requires a direct object referring to the person who is being asked (often in the accusative, e.g., a barátját, a főnökét) and is commonly followed by a subordinate clause introduced by hogy or by an infinitive to express the requested action. Examples include: Megkérte a barátját, hogy jöjjön el (He asked his friend to come). Megkérte a főnökét, hogy adjon neki egy emelést (He asked his boss to give him a raise).

Usage notes: Megkérte is used in narrative or reported speech to convey a completed act of requesting in the past. It contrasts with megkérni in present or future contexts and with megkérdezni, which means “to ask a question.” The prefix meg- signals completion or emphasis of the action, while kér is the root meaning “to ask.”

See also: kérelem, kér, megkérdezni, felkérni.