Megmérik

Megmérik is a Hungarian verb form meaning “they measure” or “they are measuring.” It is the third-person plural present tense of the verb megmérni, the perfective variant of mérni, to measure. The prefix meg- signals completion or totality in Hungarian, giving megmérik a sense of performing a measurement as a completed or definite action.

Etymology and form: The base verb mérni denotes the act of measuring. The prefix meg- attaches to form a perfective aspect, indicating that the measurement is taken as a whole rather than described as a ongoing process. The present-tense ending -ik marks the third-person plural subject, typically meaning “they.” The form can be followed by a direct object specifying what is measured, such as length, weight, or quantity.

Usage and examples: Megmérik is used when reporting that a group is performing measurements. Examples include: A mérnökök megmérik a fal hosszát. (The engineers measure the length of the wall.) A laboratóriumban megmérik a folyadék hőmérsékletét. (In the lab, they measure the temperature of the liquid.) Because Hungarian does not have a distinct progressive aspect, megmérik commonly serves as the simple present in English equivalents like “they measure” or “they are measuring.”

Related forms: The infinitive is megmérni. Other related forms include mérik (they measure, without the prefix), and megmérték (they measured, past tense). The word is primarily used in contexts involving quantitative assessment, engineering, science, and everyday measurement tasks.