Megköt

Megköt is a Hungarian verb meaning to bind, tie, or fasten something, and it is also used in a figurative sense to indicate entering into or imposing a binding obligation or agreement. The prefix meg- adds a sense of completion or totality to the core verb köt (to bind), producing a perfective, completed-action nuance. The word can describe both physical actions and abstract commitments.

In the physical sense, megköt is used for tying or fastening objects, such as knots, ropes, or strings. Examples include tying a knot or securing a rope: megkötötte a kötelet. The term emphasizes finishing the act of binding so that the item is securely fastened. In everyday language it can also appear in phrases describing tying up something for storage or security, or fastening a strap or belt.

In a figurative or legal context, megköt is common when discussing binding obligations or contracts. A typical usage is megkötni egy szerződést or a szerződést megkötötték, referring to the act of entering into and formalizing an agreement, which creates binding rights and duties for the involved parties. The word can also appear in broader discussions of commitments, constraints, or limits that bind someone or something.

Related forms include megkötés (the act of binding or binding constraint) and megkötő (a binder or binding agent). The verb is regular in its conjugation patterns, with the prefix meg- diverging from the bare root köt to mark perfective aspect. Megköt contrasts with simpler köt (to bind) or with combinations like összeköt (to connect, tie together).