Megmaradtam
Megmaradtam is the first-person singular past tense form of the Hungarian verb megmarad. The verb means to remain, to stay in a place, or to survive through a situation. The prefix meg- adds a sense of completion or persistence, while the personal ending -tam marks first-person singular past tense. Megmarad is intransitive and typically refers to the subject staying in a location or continuing to exist after an event rather than leaving.
Usage-wise, megmaradtam is used in personal narratives, eyewitness accounts, or diary-like text to indicate that the
- A katasztrófa után a helyszínen megmaradtam. (After the disaster I remained at the site.)
- Mindenki elment, én pedig megmaradtam a csoportban. (Everyone left, and I stayed in the group.)
Etymology and related forms: The verb derives from marad (to remain) with the prefix meg-. Related forms