Megígértük

Megígérték is a Hungarian verb form meaning “they promised” or “they have promised.” It is the third-person plural past tense of the verb megígérni (to promise) in the past definite conjugation, which is used when the direct object is definite. The form combines the prefix meg- with the verb ígér, plus the past tense suffix -t and the personal ending -ék, resulting in megígérték.

Etymology and construction: megígérni is built from the verb ígér (to promise) with the prefix meg-, which often marks completed or definite action in Hungarian. In megígérték, -t marks the past tense, and -ék marks the third-person plural subject. The form is typical for reporting promises made by a group or by more than one subject.

Usage and examples: Megígérték is used to report promises made by plural subjects. It often appears with a following object or with a clause beginning with hogy. Examples:

- A város vezetői megígérték az új közlekedési tervet. (The city leaders promised the new transportation plan.)

- A politikusok megígérték, hogy csökkentik az adókat. (The politicians promised that they will reduce taxes.)

The form can also appear in longer reported statements: Megígérték, hogy időben visszatérnek.

Related forms: Megígérni is the infinitive; megígér, megígéri, megígértem, megígérsz, megígértük, megígértetek, megígérték. These variants cover present, future, and past tenses with different subject pronouns and object definiteness.

See also: megígér, ígéret, ígér.