megfontolom

Megfontolom is a Hungarian verb form meaning “I consider” or “I will weigh (it).” It is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb megfontolni, which encodes careful deliberation or weighing up of a matter before a decision. In usage, megfontolom signals that the speaker intends to examine an issue before deciding, and it often functions as polite hesitation, roughly equivalent to “I’ll think about it” in English. The form appears in both spoken and written Hungarian and is common in everyday conversations as well as in formal negotiation or correspondence.

Etymology and structure: The verb megfontolni is built with the prefix meg- attached to the root fontol, which conveys the sense of weighing or considering. The infinitive ending -ni marks the verb as a non-finite form, while the suffix -om marks the first-person singular present tense. Grammatically, megfontolom can take direct objects (Megfontolom a javaslatot) and can be followed by clauses or phrases indicating time frame or conditions under which a decision will be made (e.g., Megfontolom, és visszajelzek).

Usage notes: Megfontolom is often used to express deliberation in response to proposals, requests, or plans. While it can imply a firm decision after consideration, it is frequently used to buy time or to acknowledge a suggestion without committing immediately. Variants include megfontoljuk (we will consider) and megfontolnám (I would consider).

See also: Hungarian prefixed verbs meg-; fontolás; megfontolás.