Váltam

Váltam is a Hungarian word that translates to "I became" or "I have become" in English. It is the first-person singular past tense of the verb "válni," which means to become, to turn into, or to separate. The word indicates a transformation or a change in state that has occurred for the speaker.

The usage of "váltam" implies a completed action in the past. For example, one might say "Orvossá váltam" which means "I became a doctor." This signifies that the process of becoming a doctor is finished. Another example could be "Régebben félénk voltam, de mára magabiztosabbá váltam," translating to "I used to be shy, but now I have become more confident." Here, the change in personality is presented as a past, completed event.

The verb "válni" itself can also mean to divorce or separate, so in certain contexts, "váltam" could also imply "I got divorced." The specific meaning is usually clear from the surrounding sentence. For instance, "A feleségemtől váltam el" means "I divorced my wife," where the reflexive form "váltam el" is used for separation or divorce. However, when used without the reflexive "el," it strictly refers to a change in state or becoming something.