megmaradt

Megmaradt is a Hungarian word that functions as a past participle and adjective derived from the verb megmarad, meaning to remain or to be left over. It describes something that has stayed behind or survived after others have gone, and is commonly used to characterize objects, quantities, or memories that persist.

Etymology and grammar: The prefix meg- with the verb marad forms a perfective sense, and megmaradt is the past participle form. When used attributively, it typically precedes a noun (for example, megmaradt étel, megmaradt pénz). It can also be used predicatively with a form of the verb to be, as in Az étel megmaradt.

Usage and examples: In everyday language, megmaradt describes leftovers or remnants, as in Az étel megmaradt a hűtőben (The food remained in the fridge) or A megmaradt pénz elég volt (The leftover money was enough). It can also refer to surviving memories or elements after an event, for instance A megmaradt emlékek fontosak (The surviving memories are important).

Related terms and nuances: Related concepts include maradék (remainder) and fennmaradó (remaining). Megmaradt often carries a sense of persistence or survivability, whereas maradék emphasizes what is left after division or loss. The word is common in everyday Hungarian, as well as in journalism and literature when describing leftovers, remnants, or enduring aspects of a situation.

Note: Megmaradt is versatile and widely understood, but its use is mainly descriptive rather than specialized.