megtanuló

Megtánuló is a Hungarian noun formed from the verb megtanul (to learn, to master by study) with the suffix -ó, used to denote a person who has learned or is in the process of learning something. The term can describe someone who has acquired a skill or knowledge, or more generally a person who engages in learning.

Etymology and grammar: The word combines a verbal root with the agent-noun suffix -ó, typical for Hungarian derivations that designate a person connected with an action. The prefix meg- in megtanul emphasizes completion or attainment of the learning. Grammatically, megtanuló is a common noun and can take plural form megtanulók and possessive forms such as megtanulója.

Usage and nuances: In modern everyday Hungarian, megtanuló is relatively uncommon compared to tanuló (student, learner). Tanuló is the standard term for someone who learns as part of schooling or ongoing study, while megtanuló tends to appear in descriptive, literary, or more formal contexts to highlight that the person has learned or is capable of a specific learned skill. The word may also appear in discussions of language acquisition or competence, where emphasis on the act of learning or the result (what has been learned) is intended.

Related forms and related terms: Related words include megtanulás (the act of learning or mastering something), megtanult (the past participle meaning “learned” or “learned by heart”), and the plural megtanulók. The term is distinct from a straightforward noun like tanuló, which more commonly denotes any learner or student without the explicit implication of having completed learning.

See also: tanuló, megtanulás, megtanult.