Szétszedtem

Szétszedtem is a Hungarian verb phrase meaning “I took apart” or “I dismantled.” It is the first-person singular past tense form of the verb szétszedni, which means to take apart or dismantle. The prefix szé- signals separation, and the ending -tem marks the past tense for the first person. The verb is transitive and typically used with a direct object in the accusative case. While it primarily refers to mechanical disassembly of objects such as machines, devices, or furniture, it can also be used metaphorically to describe deconstructing plans, arguments, or systems, though this use remains context-dependent.

In usage, szétszedni is common in everyday speech and technical contexts. Its various finite forms follow regular Hungarian conjugation patterns: szétszedem (I take apart), szétszedted (you took apart), szétszedte (he/she took apart), and so on. The noun form szétszedés refers to the act of disassembly, and szétszedő can describe a person who disassembles something.

Examples:

- Szétszedtem a motort, mert ki kellett cserélni egy hibás alkatrészt. (I took the motor apart because a faulty part needed replacement.)

- Szétszedtem a számítógépet, hogy megkeressem a rövidzárlat forrását. (I took the computer apart to find the fault source.)

See also: szétszerelés (disassembly), összeszerelés (assembly).