megfeleljen

Megfeleljen is a Hungarian verb meaning to meet or satisfy a set of conditions, standards, or expectations. It describes the act of conforming to prescribed criteria and is commonly translated as “to comply with” or “to be suitable for.” The word is formed with the prefix meg- attached to the root felel, a verb that relates to answering or responding to requirements. A related noun is megfelelés, referring to compliance or conformity.

Usage is widespread in legal, administrative, educational, and quality-control contexts. It often governs whether an item, document, proposal, or person satisfies specified criteria. Typical constructions include meeting a formal requirement or standard, for example: a pályázatnak meg kell felelnie a kiírás követelményeinek (the application must meet the requirements of the call), or egy termék megfelel a nemzetközi szabványoknak (a product complies with international standards). The verb can express both current conformity and ongoing suitability and is commonly used with various prepositional objects such as követelményeknek, szabványoknak, elvárásoknak, or előírásoknak.

Across contexts, meg nem felelni is contrasted with megfelelni as a way to indicate non-conformity versus conformity. The related noun megfelelés denotes the state or act of complying. Overall, the term is central to discussions of standards, compliance, and suitability in Hungarian discourse.