megvédeni

Megvédeni is a Hungarian verb meaning to defend or protect someone or something from danger, harm, or violation, or to uphold rights, interests, or principles. It covers both concrete protection, such as safeguarding people or property, and abstract protection, such as defending legal or moral claims.

The word is formed from the verb védeni (to defend) with the prefix meg-, which in Hungarian often conveys a sense of completion, thoroughness, or totality. Megvédeni is the perfective infinitive and is used with auxiliary verbs to form various tenses and moods. In practical use, it can refer to defending someone from harm, defending a position or right, or ensuring security and safety.

Usages and examples:

- Meg kell védeni a jogokat. (The rights must be defended.)

- A hadosztály megvédte a határt. (The regiment defended the border.)

- A jogi csapat megvédte az ügyfelet a támadástól. (The legal team defended the client from the attack.)

Past participle forms include megvédett, used in adjectival phrases meaning “defended” or “protected.” The verb appears in both concrete and figurative contexts, including personal protection, national security, and the upholding of legal or ethical standards.

See also: védelem (protection), védő (protector), védelmi (protective).