megtartotta

Megtartotta is the past tense form of the Hungarian verb megtartani, which generally means to retain, keep, or hold. The term can denote keeping something in one’s possession, maintaining a position or principle, or conducting and holding an event. It is formed from the prefix meg- plus tartani (to hold, to keep) and is used with a definite object, which in Hungarian influences the conjugation to a past definite form such as megtartotta.

Common senses and usage include:

- Retaining or keeping something: "Ő megtartotta a titkát" means she kept the secret, and "megtartotta az ígéretét" means she kept her promise.

- Holding or hosting an event: "A konferenciát megtartotta a szervezőbizottság" can be understood as the organizing committee held or hosted the conference.

- Fulfilling a commitment or standard: in contexts where a person maintains a position or adheres to a rule, the verb can convey that sense.

Grammatical note:

Megtartotta is typically used for third-person singular in the past tense with a definite object. The language’s definite conjugation system often yields a form with the -otta/-ette suffix, reflecting both the completed action and the presence of a definite object.

Related terms include megtartás (retention, keeping), tartani (to hold, to keep), and megtartó (retentive or holder in some contexts). The verb is common in formal and informal Hungarian, appearing in news reports, essays, and everyday speech when describing events, promises, or preserved belongings.