No. 161 in Hungarian
magát
"Magát" is the reflexive form meaning "himself," "herself," or "itself" in Hungarian, often used for politeness or emphasis.
In a sentence
A tanár bemutatta magát az osztálynak.
The teacher introduced himself to the class.
Here, 'magát' is a reflexive pronoun used to indicate that the teacher is the subject performing the action on themselves.
Figyeljen oda, megütheti magát!
Be careful, you might hurt yourself!
In this sentence, 'magát' functions as a reflexive pronoun referring to the second person (you).
Ő próbálja megvédeni magát a támadóktól.
He is trying to defend himself from the attackers.
Here, 'magát' serves as a reflexive pronoun referring to the subject (he or she), emphasizing that the action affects the same individual performing it.
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