megnyerte

Megnyerte is a Hungarian verb form meaning “he/she won.” It is the past tense form used in the definite conjugation of the verb nyerni (to win).

The form is built from the verb nyer (to win) with the prefix meg-, which signals completion or a perfective aspect, and the ending -te that marks the third-person singular past definite. This combination indicates that the act of winning has been completed in a context with a definite object or outcome.

Megnyerte is commonly used to describe a completed victory or success in competitions, elections, prizes, or other events where a definite result is stated. For example: “Ő megnyerte a versenyt” (He won the race) or “A cég megnyerte a tendert” (The company won the tender). In news reports and formal writing, megnyerte frequently appears when the focus is on the result of a competitive situation.

In contrast, a related form nyert meg, or the simple past nyert, can appear in contexts without a definite object or with different emphasis on the action rather than its definite outcome. The prefix meg- thus provides a nuance of completed success tied to a specific, identifiable result.

See also: nyer, meg- prefix, Hungarian grammar, definite vs. indefinite past.