Megölik

Megölik is a Hungarian verb form derived from ölni (to kill) with the prefix meg-, forming the perfective aspect. It is the present tense, third-person plural form of megölni, and it generally means “they kill” or “they are killing.” The corresponding singular present form is megöli, and the infinitive is megölni. As a transitive verb, megölik requires a direct object in the accusative (for example: Ők megölik a férfit — They kill the man).

Morphology and usage: The prefix meg- indicates the action is viewed as a complete event. In practice, megölik can describe various killing events, including criminal killing or killing in combat, depending on context. For more precise notions of intentional murder, Hungarian often uses meggyilkolni (to murder) rather than megölni.

Nuance and related forms: Megöl is a general term for killing, while meggyilkol emphasizes deliberate murder. Related nouns include megölés (the act of killing) and meggyilkolás (murder). The verb is highly transitive and typically takes a definite object in the sentence.

Examples: Ők megölik a férfit. They kill the man. A katonák megölik az ellenséget. The soldiers kill the enemy. Megölte a férfit. He killed the man. These forms illustrate the present plural megölik, the past megölte, and the infinitive megölni.

See also: ölni, megölés, meggyilkol, meggyilkolás.