megkerestem

Megkerestem is the first-person singular past tense form of the Hungarian verb megkeresni, which can mean either to search for something or to contact or reach out to someone. The exact sense is determined by context, but in both cases the prefix meg- signals completion or a fulfilled action. In usage it is commonly translated as “I reached out to” when the object is a person, or “I searched for” when the object is a thing or information.

Etymology and sense: The root keress means “to search, seek.” The prefix meg- adds the sense of completion or adequacy. The compound megkeresni can denote successfully locating something or successfully contacting someone. The past tense form used in narration is megkerestem. A related noun is megkeresés, which refers to the act of reaching out or of seeking.

Usage and examples: Megkerestem egy szakembert a problémával kapcsolatban. (I contacted a professional regarding the problem.) Megkerestem a megoldást a feladatra. (I searched for the solution to the task.) The meaning is usually clear from context, with megkeresni oriented toward contact when a person is involved and toward searching when referring to information or objects. Other related forms include megkeresek (I will contact/look for) and megkeresése (the act of contacting or seeking).