megszabja

Megs szabja is a Hungarian verb form meaning “prescribes” or “imposes” a rule, limit, or condition. It is the third-person singular definite present form of the verb megszabni (to prescribe, to set). The form is used when the subject acts upon a definite object, which is typical in official or formal language.

Grammatically, megszabja is formed from the prefix meg- attached to the root szab (to regulate or set) with the definite third-person singular suffix ja. In Hungarian, this definite conjugation is used when the direct object is definite, and it commonly appears in legal, administrative, or organizational texts. The corresponding infinitive is megszabni.

Usage and nuance: megszabja conveys a deliberate act of establishing or imposing rules, limits, standards, or conditions by an authority or agent. It commonly appears in statements about regulatory decisions, policy measures, or procedural requirements. The term is neutral in tone but tends toward formal or bureaucratic contexts. Synonyms include előírja, meghatározza, or kikövetel, depending on the nuance (issuing a rule, defining terms, or demanding compliance).

Example: A kormány megszabja a határidőt. Translated: The government prescribes the deadline. Another example: A szabályozó testület megszabja a feltételeket. Translated: The regulatory body defines the conditions. Overall, megszabja is a precise, formal verb used to describe official actions that set rules or limits.