Védekeztem

Védekeztem is a Hungarian verb. It is the first-person singular past tense of the verb védekezni, which means "to defend oneself," "to protect oneself," or "to resist." Therefore, "védekeztem" translates directly to "I defended myself," "I protected myself," or "I resisted."

This verb can be used in a variety of contexts. For instance, someone might say "Védekeztem a támadás ellen" (I defended myself against the attack), indicating a physical act of self-preservation. It can also be used in a more metaphorical sense, such as "Védekeztem a kritikától" (I defended myself from criticism), implying a verbal or emotional response to accusations or negative feedback. The context in which "védekeztem" is used will determine the precise meaning.

The root word, védekezni, is a frequentative verb, suggesting a repeated or continuous action. However, in the past tense first-person singular form, "védekeztem," it typically refers to a completed action in the past. The verb belongs to the "-kezni" conjugation class in Hungarian. Understanding this verb is key to comprehending past actions of self-protection or resistance in the Hungarian language.