Megvárok

Megvárok is a Hungarian verb meaning to wait for someone or something until a particular moment or event occurs. It is a prefixed form of the verb vár, with meg- indicating a completed or definite aspect of the action. The infinitive of the verb is megvárni.

In use, megvárok conveys a purposeful, finite act of waiting rather than a generic or ongoing waiting. It is commonly employed when the speaker intends to wait for a specific person, arrival, or outcome. For example, megvárok valakit a megállóban means “I will wait for someone at the bus stop.” Another example is addig megvárok, amíg meg nem érkezik, meaning “I’ll wait until he arrives.”

Morphologically, megvárok behaves like other prefixed verbs built on vár, with the prefix meg- attached to the stem and then inflected for person and tense in standard Hungarian fashion. The infinitive remains megvárni, and pronouns or objects are typically attached to the verb in the usual way.

Semantically, megvárok emphasizes a deliberate, bound waiting period linked to a condition or expected event, and it can carry a sense of patience or anticipation. It contrasts with vár, which is more general and can describe waiting in broader, less definite terms. Megvárok is widely understood in both spoken and written Hungarian and is part of the broader category of meg- prefixed verbs that express aspect or completion.