Megtekintettem

Megtekintettem is a Hungarian verb form meaning “I have viewed” or “I viewed.” It is the first-person singular past definite indicative of the verb megtekinteni (to view, inspect). The prefix meg- marks a completed aspect, and tekint is the stem meaning “to look.” The ending -ettem signals 1st person singular in the past definite conjugation, producing megtekintettem (with a characteristic double t cluster: tekintettem). The form is used with a definite direct object in the accusative, for example: “A filmet megtekintettem,” meaning I have viewed the film. This indicates that the viewing action was completed from the speaker’s point of view.

Etymology and grammar: Megtekintettem is derived from tekint, with the prefix meg- forming a perfective sense of megtekinteni. The noun form related to this verb is megtekintés, meaning viewing or inspection.

Usage and nuance: Megtekintettem is common in formal or neutral written Hungarian, such as administrative, academic, or professional reporting, when the object of viewing is definite. It differs from megnéztem, which can convey a quicker or less formal look. The infinitive megtekinteni is used when the action is not yet completed, and megtekintés serves as the noun form.

Examples: A jelentést megtekintettem. I have viewed the report. This form highlights the completion of the viewing action with a definite object.