Kicseréljem

Kicseréljem is a grammatical form of Hungarian. It is the first-person singular present subjunctive form of the verb kicserélni, which means to replace, swap out, or exchange something with something else. The prefix ki- adds a sense of completion or outward action, and cserélni is the root meaning to exchange. This form is used in contexts expressing a wish, permission, or a hypothetical action, often in combination with the particle hadd or in clauses introduced by hogy.

Usage and meaning: Kicseréljem denotes a speaker’s desire or tentative action, typically in more formal or written Hungarian. It is distinct from the conditional form kicserélném (I would replace) and from the indicative kicserélem (I replace / I will replace). In questions or subordinate clauses, the form can appear as kicseréljem-e, with the question particle -e attached, for example in direct questions or in reported speech.

Examples: Hadd kicseréljem az elromlott alkatrészt. This means “Let me replace the faulty component.” Megkérték, hogy kicseréljem a hibás alkatrészt. Here the clause expresses a request or instruction: “They asked me to replace the faulty part.” Kicseréljem-e ezt a részt? demonstrates the question form using the subjunctive. These uses illustrate how the form expresses intention, permission, or hypothetical action rather than a simple assertion.

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