Belemerültünk

"Belemerültünk" is a Hungarian verb that translates to "we submerged" or "we delved into" in English. It is the past tense, first-person plural form of the verb "belemerül." The verb itself is composed of the prefix "bele-" meaning "into" or "within," and the verb "merül," which means "to sink," "to dive," or "to immerse."

The literal meaning of "belemerültünk" refers to the physical act of submerging oneself or something into a liquid. For example, one might say "belemerültünk a Balatonba" to indicate that they submerged themselves in Lake Balaton.

However, the verb also carries a common figurative meaning. It can describe the act of becoming deeply involved or engrossed in something, such as a task, a subject of study, or an activity. In this context, "belemerültünk a munkába" would mean "we became deeply immersed in the work." Similarly, "belemerültünk a könyv olvasásába" means "we delved into reading the book." The figurative usage implies a thorough and focused engagement with the subject matter, often to the exclusion of other distractions. The specific nuance of "belemerültünk" depends heavily on the context in which it is used.