Megnézzem

Megnézzem is a Hungarian verb form derived from the infinitive megnézni, meaning “to take a look” or “to inspect.” It represents the first-person singular present subjunctive (alanyi kötőmód) of megnézni. The form is built on the stem megnéz-, with the subjunctive suffix -em, and it is often marked by the double z after the prefix meg-.

Usage and function: The alanyi kötőmód expresses wishes, tentative actions, or polite requests in formal or literary contexts. It commonly appears in subordinate clauses introduced by hogy, as in Azt szeretném, hogy megnézzem a dokumentumot (I would like to check the document). The form can also occur in standalone questions in more elevated speech, such as Megnézzem? meaning “Shall I check?” or “Let me check.” In everyday spoken Hungarian, speakers more often use megnézem (I will check) or megnézném (I would check), while megnézzem tends to appear in formal writing or certain set phrases.

Relation to other forms: megnézzem contrasts with megnézem (present indicative) and megnézném (conditional/subjunctive with a different nuance). The prefix meg- indicates completion or a thorough action, while the root néz carries the core meaning “to look.”

Etymology and register: The form comes from the prefix meg- plus megnéz- from megnézni, with customary Hungarian subjunctive morphology. It is relatively rare in modern everyday speech and is more characteristic of formal, literary, or bureaucratic language. See also megnézni, alanyi kötőmód, magyar nyelvtan.