megmagyaráztam

Megmagyaráztam is a Hungarian verb. It is the past tense, first-person singular form of the verb megmagyaráz. The verb megmagyaráz means "to explain" or "to justify". Therefore, megmagyaráztam translates directly to "I explained" or "I justified".

This verb is commonly used in everyday conversation and written Hungarian. For instance, if someone asks for clarification on a topic, a speaker might respond with "Megmagyaráztam neked a dolgot" which means "I explained the matter to you". Similarly, if an action needs to be accounted for, a person might say "Megmagyaráztam, miért későltem" meaning "I explained why I was late".

The prefix "meg-" in Hungarian verbs often indicates completion or a change of state. The root "magyaráz" pertains to the act of explaining or interpreting. Thus, "megmagyaráz" emphasizes the act of completing the explanation. The "-tam" ending signifies the first-person singular past tense, indicating that the speaker performed the action in the past. The word is a straightforward conjugation and does not have alternative meanings or specific idiomatic uses beyond its literal translation.