Belekerül

Belekerül is a Hungarian verb meaning to end up in a state or situation, often unexpectedly or undesirably, or to become involved in something. It is formed from the verb kerül (to come about, to fall into) with the prefix be-, which conveys entering into a state or location. The word is written as a single unit (belekerül, belekerült) and is used with complements that express the ensuing situation.

Etymology and usage: The prefix be- adds a sense of entering into a condition, rather than simply starting or entering a place. Belekerül typically governs a noun phrase introduced by into, commonly expressed in Hungarian with the suffixes -ba/-be for into, or -ba/-be combined with the definite article when appropriate. Typical collocations include belekerül a bajba (to end up in trouble), belekerül egy vitába (to end up in an argument), or belekerül egy helyzetbe (to end up in a situation).

Examples:

- A dolgozó véletlenül belekerült egy vitába. Translation: The worker accidentally ended up in an argument.

- A cég a gazdasági válság miatt belekerült egy nehéz helyzetbe. Translation: The company ended up in a difficult situation because of the economic crisis.

Notes: Belekerül is commonly used to describe involuntary or unforeseen involvement or entrapment in a circumstance, emphasizing the result rather than the initial action. Related verbs include kerül and other prefixal formations in Hungarian.