Számítottunk

Számítottunk is a Hungarian word that translates to "we calculated," "we expected," or "we counted on" in English. It is the past tense, plural form of the verb "számít," which has various meanings depending on the context.

The verb "számít" can mean to calculate or to reckon. In this sense, "számítottunk" would refer to a past action of performing a calculation or making an estimate. For example, "Számítottunk a költségekre" means "we calculated the costs."

More commonly, "számít" is used to express expectation or reliance. In this idiomatic usage, "számítottunk" signifies that something was anticipated or that one was relying on a particular outcome or person. For instance, "Számítottunk a segítségedre" translates to "we were counting on your help" or "we expected your help." Similarly, "Nem számítottunk erre a reakcióra" means "we didn't expect this reaction."

The specific nuance of "számítottunk" is heavily dependent on the surrounding words and the overall situation. It can convey a sense of preparedness for an event or a feeling of disappointment if an expectation was not met. The word is a fundamental part of everyday Hungarian conversation, expressing past calculations or expectations.