végigcsinálni

Végigcsinálni is a Hungarian verb meaning to carry out something from start to finish or to go through with a plan or task to its completion. It emphasizes finishing the action, often despite difficulties, and can carry a sense of perseverance or commitment. The word is a compound formed from véggig? Actually from végig, meaning throughout or along the whole course, and csinálni, to do.

Usage and meaning: It is a transitive verb that requires a direct object naming the task or undertaking. As a compound verb, it highlights completion rather than mere performance. In practice, speakers use it to express that someone has seen a lengthy or challenging task through to the end. The infinitive végigcsinálni is used for the action in general, while past forms are formed like other Hungarian perfective verbs: végigcsináltam, végigcsináltad, végigcsináltuk, etc.

Examples:

- Végigcsináltuk a projektet a határidőig. (We carried the project through to the deadline.)

- A diák végigcsinálta a felkészülést a vizsgára. (The student went through the preparation for the exam.)

- Ők végigcsinálták a feladatokat, no matter how long it took. (They completed the tasks, despite the time required.)

Etymology and related terms: végig means throughout or along the entire course, while csinálni means to do. Related verbs include megcsinálni (to manage to do or to finish something) and végigvinni (to carry through to completion, often implying ongoing effort over time).