Belépni

Belépni is a Hungarian verb meaning to enter or go inside, and in some contexts to join or enroll in a group, club, or organization. It is used for both entering physical spaces and for joining memberships or associations, depending on the context.

Etymology and related forms: Belépni is built from the prefix be- (“into” or “in”) and lép, meaning “to step.” The verb forms part of a broader set of be- prefixed verbs in Hungarian. Related nouns include belépés (the act of entering, admission) and belépő (an entry ticket or, in some cases, an entrant/member).

Usage and meaning: Belépni governs a destination or a group. For physical entry, one says, for example, belépek a terembe (I enter the room) or belépek az épületbe (I enter the building). For joining an organization or club, belépni is used in contexts such as szeretnék belépni a klubba (I would like to join the club). The distinction between entering a space and joining a group is often determined by context and sometimes by synonymous verbs such as csatlakozni (to attach/join) when describing membership.

Conjugation and forms: Belépni is the infinitive. Present tense forms include belépek (I enter), belépsz (you enter), belép (he/she enters), belépünk, beléptek, belépnek. The past tense is formed with belép- plus the appropriate ending, e.g., beléptem, beléptél, belépett, beléptünk, beléptek, beléptek. The noun belépés refers to the act of entering or admission.

Notes: Hungarian also uses related terms like belépés (entry/admission) and belépő (entry ticket or entrant). Context will usually determine whether belépni means entering a space or joining an organization.