lekötöttem

Lekötöttem is a Hungarian verb meaning "I tied down" or "I have tied down." It is the past tense, first-person singular form of the verb lekötni. The verb lekötni itself has several meanings, depending on the context. Primarily, it refers to the act of physically securing something with a rope, chain, or other binding material to prevent it from moving. For example, one might lekötni a hajót (tie down the boat) to a dock or lekötni a csomagot (tie down the package) for transport.

Beyond its literal meaning, lekötni can also be used figuratively. It can mean to "engage" or "occupy" someone's time or attention. For instance, "A jó könyv lekötött engem egész este" translates to "A good book occupied me all evening." In this sense, it suggests that something has captured one's focus and prevented them from doing other things.

Another figurative use relates to financial matters, where it can mean to "commit" or "earmark" funds. For example, "A pénzt lekötöttem egy befektetésre" means "I committed the money to an investment." This implies setting aside money for a specific purpose, making it unavailable for other uses. Therefore, the specific meaning of lekötöttem is determined by the surrounding words and the overall situation being described.