Lecserél

Lecserél is a Hungarian verb meaning to replace, swap out, or substitute one item with another. It is commonly used to describe replacing parts in machinery or electronics, upgrading components, or substituting players in sports. The term can refer to exchanging any item for a different version or model.

Etymology and usage notes: Lecserél is formed from the verb cserél (to swap or exchange) with the prefix le-, which in Hungarian often conveys removal or completion of an action. The verb is transitive and typically requires a direct object for what is being replaced and an indication of the replacement, either explicit or understood from context. The action can be described in various tenses with standard Hungarian inflection.

Examples of use: A régi alkatrészt le kell cserélni egy újra. (The old component must be replaced with a new one.) A focimeccsen a játékost lecserélték a félidőben. (In the football match, the player was substituted at halftime.)

Noun form and related terms: The act of replacing is lecserélés. Related terms include csere (exchange or swap) and helyettesítés (substitution). Lecserélés emphasizes the replacement of an existing item with another, often as part of maintenance, repair, or upgrade processes.