Megszoktam

Megszoktam is a Hungarian verb form meaning “I got used to it.” It comes from the verb megszokni (to get used to, to become accustomed to) and represents the first-person singular past tense. The literal sense is that the speaker has completed the process of becoming accustomed to something.

Usage and meaning

Megszoktam is used to describe adaptation to a new situation, environment, routine, or condition after a period of adjustment. It is commonly found in everyday speech, diaries, and memoirs. The phrase can be followed by a direct object in the accusative to name what was become accustomed to, such as megszoktam a zajt (I’ve gotten used to the noise). It can also introduce a clause, as in megszoktam, hogy korán kelek (I’ve gotten used to waking up early).

Grammatical notes

Meghszokni is a transitive verb with the prefix meg-; megszoktam marks the subject as the first person singular in the past. Other forms exist for different persons and tenses (e.g., megszoktál, megszoktuk), all sharing the same core meaning of adaptation or familiarity gained over time.

Examples

- Megszoktam a zajt az új utcában. (I’ve gotten used to the noise in the new street.)

- Megszoktam, hogy korán kell kelni. (I’ve gotten used to waking up early.)

- Megszoktam ezt a szokást, hogy esténként olvasok. (I’ve gotten used to this habit of reading in the evenings.)

See also

Related phrases express similar adjustment, such as megszokni valamit or megszokottá válik, emphasizing the process of becoming accustomed.