Megpihenni

Megpihenni is a Hungarian verb meaning to take a rest, to unwind, or to recover from fatigue, typically after exertion or stress. It describes the act of pausing activity to regain energy or calm.

Etymology and form: The word is derived from the verb pihenni (to rest) with the prefix meg-, which in Hungarian often marks a completed or deliberate action. Megpihenni is intransitive and is used to indicate that someone or something rests, not that something is being rested on.

Usage and nuance: Megpihenni can refer to a short break or a longer period of rest, depending on context. It is common in everyday speech as well as in writing. Examples: “Miután befejezte a feladatait, megpihent egy kicsit.” (After finishing his tasks, he rested for a while.) “A hosszú munkanap után meg akar pihenni.” or “A hosszú munkanap után szeretne megpihenni.” (He wants to rest after the long day.)

Related terms: Related forms include pihenni (to rest), pihenés (rest, relaxation), and kipihenni (to rest up, to recover fully from exhaustion). These terms share the core idea of alleviating fatigue but differ in nuance and emphasis.

See also: pihenés, pihenni, kipihenni.