Kicseréli

Kicseréli is a Hungarian verb meaning to replace or to substitute one item with another. It is the third-person singular present indicative form of the verb kicserélni, built from the root cserél (to exchange) with the prefix ki- (out, away). The word is transitive and typically governs a direct object that denotes the element being replaced, often accompanied by a specification of the replacement.

Etymology and form: The prefix ki- adds a sense of completion or outward change to the action, marking the operation as a completed replacement from the original state to a new one. Kicseréli expresses a finite, present action and is used in everyday and technical language alike, including maintenance, manufacturing, and software or system updates.

Usage and examples: In sentences, kicseréli describes who performs the replacement and what is replaced. For example: A szerelő kicseréli a meghibásodott alkatrészt. (The technician replaces the faulty part.) A karbantartó kicseréli a hibás elemet egy újat. (The maintenance worker replaces the faulty element with a new one.) These constructions show the typical direct-object pattern, with the replacement item often specified explicitly when relevant.

See also: cserél, lecserél, helyettesít. These related verbs cover similar notions of swapping, replacing, or substituting components, parts, or entities in Hungarian.