Megmaradtok

Megmaradtok is a Hungarian verb form, the second-person plural present indicative of the verb megmaradni, meaning to remain or to stay behind. It is used when addressing multiple people who continue to exist or stay in a place after others have left, or to express persistence of a state or condition in reference to a group.

Grammatical notes: The base verb megmaradni means “to remain.” The present tense forms are: én megmaradok, te megmaradsz, ő megmarad, mi megmaradunk, ti megmaradtok, ők megmaradnak. The prefix meg- can convey emphasis or completion, contributing to a sense of retention. Megmaradtok is therefore a non-transitive, intransitive form used with an explicit or implied subject “ti.”

Usage: It is commonly used in narratives, dialogues, and instructions to indicate endurance or persistence of a group. It can be literal, describing people staying in a location, or figurative, referring to ideas, traditions, or conditions that continue to exist.

Examples: “Ha mindenki elmegy, ti megmaradtok.” “Ti megmaradtok az óvárosban, amíg a segély megérkezik.” These illustrate both a literal staying in place and a persistent presence within a context.

Etymology and related terms: The verb is formed from meg- plus maradni, with related forms including marad, megmarad, and megmaradás (the retention or persistence). See also megmaradni, marad, and megmaradás.