meglegyen

Meglegyen is a Hungarian verb form that expresses a wish or blessing that a certain quantity or condition be sufficient. It corresponds to the idea of “may there be enough” or “let there be enough.” The form results from combining the prefix meg- with the subjunctive form legyen (from the verb lenni, “to be”). In effect, meglegyen is a fixed optative/jussive-like construction used to articulate a desideratum about sufficiency.

Etymology and grammar: meg- is a prefix that adds nuance of completion or sufficiency, attached to the present subjunctive legyen. The base form legyen is the third-person singular present subjunctive of lenni, and meglegyen functions as a finite verb form in wishes, prayers, or ceremonial language. Its usage is tied to a sense of hoping for adequate provision or opportunity.

Usage and contexts: Meglegyen is predominantly found in formal, literary, or ceremonial language and is relatively rare in everyday speech. In modern Hungarian, speakers more commonly use phrases like legyen elég belőle (“let there be enough of it”) to express a similar meaning. Meglegyen may appear in historical texts, religious hymns, or poetic prose where a solemn or archaic tone is desired. Example constructions convey the wish that a resource be sufficient for all involved.

See also: Legyen (Hungarian), jussive mood, optative expressions in Hungarian, Hungarian grammar.