megfeszítem

"megfeszítem" is a Hungarian verb meaning "to stretch" or "to tense." It is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts. Literally, the verb describes the action of extending something, such as a muscle, fabric, or material, to its full length or beyond its usual state. For example, one might *megfeszíteni* a gumit (stretch the rubber) or *megfeszíteni* a bőrt (stretch the skin).

In a figurative sense, the verb often conveys the idea of straining or exerting oneself mentally or emotionally. For instance, someone might say *megfeszíti a szívet* ("it strains the heart") to describe a difficult emotional experience. The verb can also imply pushing oneself to the limit, such as in physical or intellectual challenges.

The verb is conjugated in the standard Hungarian verb paradigm, with variations depending on tense, mood, and subject. For example, the present tense of *megfeszítem* (first-person singular) contrasts with *megfeszíted* (second-person singular) or *megfeszíti* (third-person singular). The past tense form is *megfeszítettem*, while the future tense is *megfeszítek*.

In everyday speech, *megfeszítem* is frequently used in expressions related to physical activity, such as *megfeszíteni a izmokat* ("to stretch the muscles") or *megfeszíteni a testet* ("to stretch the body"). It may also appear in idiomatic phrases, such as *megfeszíti a szálakat* ("to pull the strings"), which implies controlling or manipulating a situation.

The verb is part of the broader Hungarian verb system, where prefixes like *meg-* (meaning "completely" or "thoroughly") modify the base verb to convey additional nuance. Understanding its usage requires familiarity with Hungarian grammar and common verb conjugations.