Megóvják

Megóvják is the third-person plural present tense form of the Hungarian verb megóvni, meaning to protect, safeguard, or preserve from harm. It is used when a plural subject acts to protect a person, object, or abstract value, keeping the sense of preventive or defensive actions.

Origin and grammar: Megóvni is formed by the prefix meg- added to the root óv- (to guard). The meg- prefix conveys a sense of completion or thoroughness. In present tense, megóvják corresponds to "they protect" and takes a direct object in the accusative. The infinitive is megóvni; related forms include megóvja (he/she/it protects) and megóvták (they protected).

Usage: Megóvják is common in contexts involving safety, environment, health, security, and policy, where actions are taken to prevent harm or damage. It can refer to protecting people, things, or values, and may imply proactive or preventive measures. The construction is typically straightforward: the subject performs the protecting action toward a direct object.

Examples:

- A környezetet megóvják. (They protect the environment.)

- A gyerekeket megóvják a veszélyektől. (They guard the children from danger.)

- A vállalat megóvja az adatait. (The company safeguards its data.)

See also: óg, védeni, megvédés, óv. These related terms cover broader notions of protection and safeguarding in Hungarian.