megfagyasztani

Megfagyasztani is a Hungarian verb meaning to cause something to freeze or to preserve it by freezing. It can describe the physical process of turning a substance into a frozen state, such as meat, vegetables, or water, as well as the act of freezing assets or a state in administrative or economic contexts.

Formation and usage: The verb is formed with the prefix meg- added to fagyasztani (to freeze). It is transitive and takes a direct object in the accusative. The prefix meg- signals that the action is carried out completely or deliberately. The related noun is megfagyasztás (the act of freezing).

Common contexts: Food preservation is a primary usage, for example megfagyasztani élelmiszert, húst vagy zöldséget. It also appears in storage or logistical contexts, such as megfagyasztani készleteket. In administrative or financial language the phrase megfagyasztani valamelyik eszközt or megfagyasztása is used, for instance az árfolyam megfagyasztása in economic or political reporting. The verb contrasts with megfagyni, which means to become frozen.

Grammar notes and examples: Infinitive megfagyasztani. Present tense forms include megfagyasztom, megfagyasztod, megfagyasztja; megfagyasztjuk, megfagyasztjátok, megfagyasztják. Past tense forms include megfagyasztottam, megfagyasztottad, megfagyasztotta, etc., with the past participle megfagyasztott. Example sentences: A húst a hűtőben megfagyasztom. A maradék levest megfagyasztottam.