Megírni

Megírni is a Hungarian verb in the infinitive form meaning to write something down or to compose a complete written work. It is formed from the verb írni with the prefix meg-, which signals completion or realization of the action. The nuance is that the writing is accomplished or finished.

Grammatical notes: Megírni is a transitive, perfective verb. It requires a direct object, such as a letter, a report, an article, or a book. Because of its perfective meaning, it is typically used when the focus is on the completion of the writing rather than on the ongoing process. In finite forms, the verb forms reflect both tense and aspect, for example: megírtam a levelet (I wrote the letter), megírom a levelet (I will write/finish writing the letter).

Usage and examples: The infinitive is used with auxiliary constructions or after other verbs, as in szeretném megírni a jelentést (I would like to write the report). Common collocations include megírni egy cikket (to write an article), megírni egy dolgozatot (to write an essay). The presence of meg- often shifts the focus to the completion of the writing task versus a plain act of writing.

Related terms: Meg- is a productive prefix in Hungarian that forms many perfective verbs from imperfective bases, and megírás refers to the act of writing or the finished written product. Megírni contrasts with írni, which denotes writing in general, without implying completion.

See also: Hungarian verb prefixes, perfective aspect, examples of középfokú igei prefixation.