ígérkeztem

"ígérkeztem" is a Hungarian verb form. It is the first-person singular past tense form of the verb "ígérkezni." The verb "ígérkezni" itself is a reflexive verb, derived from "ígér," meaning "to promise." Therefore, "ígérkeztem" translates to "I promised myself" or "I pledged to myself." This grammatical construction indicates a personal commitment or a resolution made by the speaker for themselves.

The verb "ígérkezni" is less common than its base "ígér." It carries a nuance of internal commitment rather than an outward promise to another person. For example, one might say "Elhatároztam és ígérkeztem, hogy többet nem fogok így tenni," which means "I decided and promised myself that I won't do this anymore." The past tense "ígérkeztem" specifically refers to a promise made in the past that has already occurred. It is a declarative statement of a past self-vow. The verb's conjugation follows standard Hungarian past tense rules for the first-person singular.