Megóvjátok

Megóvjátok is a Hungarian verb form meaning you (plural) protect or safeguard. It is the present tense, second-person plural, of the verb megóvni (to protect, to safeguard against harm). The prefix meg- conveys a sense of completion or precaution, and the stem óv- carries the meaning of guarding or preserving. The spelling megóvjátok is the standard modern form; in some contexts you may encounter a closely related variant like megóvjátok, which expresses the same grammatical function.

Usage and nuance

Megóvjátok is used when addressing multiple people and referring to their ongoing or general protective action. It can describe protecting people, objects, or situations from danger, loss, or harm. The form is factual and can appear in statements, explanations, or instructions, not limited to commands.

Examples

- Megóvjátok a környezeteteket a szennyeződéstől. (You protect your environment from pollution.)

- Megóvjátok a gyerekeket a veszélytől. (You safeguard the children from danger.)

- Megóvjátok a cég adatait a külső támadásoktól. (You safeguard the company’s data from external attacks.)

Related forms

Megóvni as the infinitive; megóvás (protection) as a noun form; and megóvásos szerkezetek used to discuss safeguarding in various contexts. The prefix meg- interacts with verb stems to express a completed or preventive action.

See also

Óvni (to protect), megóvás (protection), Hungarian verb conjugation, present indicative.