Szerepelünk

Szerepelünk is a Hungarian verb form that marks the first-person plural present tense of szerepelni, meaning that we appear or we perform. In practice the sense ranges from appearing in a film or on television to playing a role on stage, or more generally to taking part in a production or event. The nuance can also be understood as “we have a part” or “we participate” in a broader sense.

Grammatical notes: The infinitive is szerepelni. In the present tense, the form szerepelünk is used for the 1st person plural. The verb typically forms its present tense by adding the standard suffixes to the stem szerepel-. The third-person singular form is szerepel (he/she appears), and other persons follow the regular Hungarian conjugation pattern for verbs ending in -el with this stem.

Usage and nuance: Szerepelünk is most common when referring to appearances in media or performance contexts, such as film, television, theatre, or other public presentations. For example, A filmben szerepelünk means “We appear in the film.” In a broader sense it can also convey participation in a project or event, though more neutral or general terms like részt veszünk are often used for non-performance participation.

Etymology: The verb szerepelni derives from the noun szerep, meaning role or part, combined with a verbal suffix to indicate “to have a part” or “to appear.” Over time the meaning extended from playing a role to appearing in productions or public presentations.