megvártam

Megvártam is a Hungarian verb form, the first-person singular past tense of megvárni, meaning "to wait for someone or something until a particular event occurs." It indicates a completed action of waiting, often with a specified endpoint such as someone's arrival or a deadline.

Formation: The root vár means "to wait." The prefix meg- marks the action as completed (perfective). The suffix -tam marks the first-person singular past tense. The form can take a direct object to indicate what was waited for (e.g., a person, a vehicle, news).

Usage: Megvártam is used in narrative or report to indicate that you waited for someone or something until something happened. It contrasts with vártam, which can also mean "I was waiting" without necessarily marking completion. Examples: "Megvártam a barátomat." ("I waited for my friend.") "Megvártam, amíg megérkezett." ("I waited until he arrived.") "Megvártam a buszt." ("I waited for the bus.")

Notes: The form is common in everyday Hungarian and is employed to convey that the waiting had a defined endpoint or event that determined its end. Related terms include vár (to wait), megvárni (to wait for, with an emphasis on completion), and várakozás (waiting).