Szégyelltem

"Szégyelltem" is the first-person singular past tense form of the Hungarian verb "szégyell," which translates to "to be ashamed" or "to feel shame." In essence, it means "I was ashamed" or "I felt ashamed." This form is used when the speaker is recounting a past experience where they experienced the emotion of shame. The verb conjugation in Hungarian is highly regular, and this particular form clearly indicates the subject (I) and the tense (past). It implies a personal feeling of embarrassment or disgrace related to a specific action, situation, or even a thought that occurred in the past. Understanding "szégyelltem" requires knowledge of Hungarian grammar, specifically its verb conjugations and temporal distinctions. It is a common and straightforward expression of a personal emotional state in the past.