Átmegyek

Átmegyek is a Hungarian verb form meaning “I cross” or “I go across.” It is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb átmegy, with the prefix át- indicating movement from one side to the other. The meaning covers crossing a barrier or boundary, such as a road, river, bridge, border, or wall, and can be used in a literal or, in some contexts, a figurative sense.

Formation and scope: The verb is built from the base megy, “to go,” plus the prefix át-, which adds the sense of crossing over. Prefixal verbs like átmegy often describe direction or movement across something rather than simply moving along or past it. The principal present tense form for the first person is átmegyek; other grammatical forms exist for different persons and tenses, including a past tense formed with a stem change (e.g., átmentem).

Usage notes: Átmegyek is commonly used in directions and descriptions of movement. Examples include Én átmegyek az utcán (I cross the street) or Valaki átmegy a határon (Someone crosses the border). The expression is versatile and can pair with a variety of objects or landmarks to denote crossing from one side to another.

Related terms: The prefix át- is productive in Hungarian and combines with many verbs to express crossing or crossing over. Related nouns include átkelés (crossing) and határátkelés (border crossing). These terms appear in travel, logistics, and geographic contexts.