megoldani

Megoldani is a Hungarian verb meaning to solve or to resolve. It denotes the act of finding a solution to a problem, question, or challenge. The verb is transitive and widely used in contexts from mathematics and puzzles to everyday problem-solving and decision-making.

Infinitive formation and conjugation follow standard Hungarian patterns for -ani verbs. The infinitive is megoldani, formed with the prefix meg- attached to the stem and the -ani ending. Present tense forms include én megoldom, te megoldod, ő megoldja, mi megoldjuk, ti megoldjátok, ők megoldják. Perfect (past) forms include én megoldottam, te megoldottad, ő megoldotta, mi megoldottuk, ti megoldottátok, ők megoldották. Future is typically expressed with the auxiliary fog, for example: Meg fogom oldani a feladatot (I will solve the task).

Usage notes: megoldani governs a direct object, such as a feladat (task), problémát (problem), or rejtélyt (m mystery). The related noun megoldás refers to the solution or the act of solving, while megoldó describes a solver or solving device. The verb appears in diverse contexts, including academic problems, programming challenges, technical issues, and conflict resolution.

See also: megoldás, megoldó, oldás.