Megválasztottuk

Megválasztottuk is the past tense form of the Hungarian verb megválasztani, meaning to elect or to choose. It is the first-person plural form (mi), indicating that the speaker and others in the group performed the act of electing or selecting someone or something. The word is commonly used in both political and organizational contexts, as well as in everyday decisions that involve a formal choice.

Morphology and usage: The verb is built with the prefix meg- (marking completion), the stem válasz- (or választ-), the past tense suffix -ott, and the personal ending -uk for “we.” It is a finite verb in the indicative mood, expressing a completed action in the past. Time reference is typically given by context or an accompanying time expression, such as tegnap or az elmúlt hét.

Contexts: Megválasztottuk is used when a group formally selects a person or an option, for example a leader, a committee member, or a policy choice. The direct object can be explicit (for example az új elnököt) or implied from context.

Examples:

- Mi megválasztottuk az új elnököt. (We elected the new president.)

- A közgyűlés megválasztotta az igazgatót. (The general assembly elected the director.)

Related terms: megválasztani (to elect/choosing), választás (election/selection), választott (elected, chosen; past participle). The form appears in formal prose, journalism, and narrative describing group decisions.