megtudom

Megtudom is a Hungarian verb form used to express the speaker’s ability or permission to obtain information or to perform an action. It is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb megtudni, which means “to find out,” “to learn,” or “to be able to know.” The phrasing often appears as part of a larger predicate rather than as a standalone statement.

Grammatical formation and function: the prefix meg- indicates completion or attainment, and tud means “to know” or “to be able.” The suffix -om marks first-person singular. In practice, megtudom is typically followed by an infinitive or a clause, signaling that the speaker can accomplish the cited task or obtain the requested information. For example, meg tudom mondani means “I can tell you”; meg tudom oldani means “I can solve/handle it.”

Usage notes: megtudom is used in both formal and informal contexts to assert capability in the near term or in a specific situation. It is common in direct speech, customer interactions, and informational exchanges. In future contexts, Hungarian typically uses meg fogom tudni to express “I will be able to …,” as in meg fogom tudni mondani (“I will be able to tell you”).

Examples:

- Meg tudom mondani, mikor érkezik a vonat. (I can tell you when the train arrives.)

- Meg tudom oldani ezt a problémát. (I can solve this problem.)

- Meg tudom adni az e-mail címét. (I can give you the e-mail address.)

See also: megtudni, tudni, meg- prefix in Hungarian verbal compounds.