elkövettem

elkövettem is the first-person singular past tense indicative form of the Hungarian verb elkövetni. The verb elkövetni translates to "to commit" or "to perpetrate" in English. Therefore, "elkövettem" directly translates to "I committed" or "I perpetrated." It is used to describe an action that the speaker performed in the past, typically a negative or undesirable act, such as a crime, a mistake, or a fault. The prefix "el-" in elkövetni often indicates the completion of an action. The suffix "-tem" is the first-person singular past tense marker. Understanding this verb form is crucial for comprehending past actions attributed to oneself in Hungarian. For example, "Bűnt elkövettem" means "I committed a crime." Similarly, "Hibát elkövettem" translates to "I made a mistake." The context in which "elkövettem" is used will determine the specific nature of the act that was committed.