megálltam

Megálltam is a Hungarian verb form. It is the first-person singular past tense of the verb megáll, which means "to stop" or "to stand still." Therefore, "megálltam" translates directly to "I stopped" or "I stood still" in English.

This verb form indicates a completed action in the past performed by the speaker. For example, if someone were to say "Az utcán megálltam," it would mean "I stopped on the street." The prefix "meg-" in Hungarian verbs often indicates completion or a definitive action. The "-tam" ending signifies the first-person singular past tense.

The usage of "megálltam" is straightforward and common in everyday Hungarian conversation and writing. It is used in various contexts, from describing physical stopping to metaphorical cessation of an activity. Understanding this verb form is fundamental for comprehending past tense actions performed by the speaker in Hungarian.