Megmutattam

Megmutattam is the first-person singular past tense form of the Hungarian verb megmutatni, meaning “to show.” It translates to “I showed” in English and is used to indicate that the speaker demonstrated or presented something to someone else. The word is commonly found in casual and formal narration when recounting a moment of showing or revealing information, objects, or actions.

Etymology and grammar: The prefix meg- in Hungarian generally signals the completion or realization of an action, while mutat means “to show.” The ending -tam marks the first-person singular past tense in the definite conjugation pattern, which is used when the object of the showing is definite. The verb can be conjugated to reflect different persons and numbers (megmutattam, megmutattad, megmutatta, megmutattuk, megmutattátok, megmutatták). In sentences, megmutattam is typically followed by a person or indirect object and a defined direct object, as in megmutattam neki a képet (I showed her the picture).

Usage and examples: Megmutattam egy barátnőmnek az új diagramot a meeting során. This form is common in storytelling and reported speech when detailing actions that involved presenting or demonstrating something to someone. It can carry nuances of clarity, instruction, or reassurance, depending on context. Related verbs include megmutatni (to show) and megmutatja (he/she shows), which provide a broader set of expressions for presenting information or objects.

See also: mutat (to show), megmutat (a related noun or function in some contexts), megmutatni (the infinitive form).