Szerepén

Szerepén is a form of the Hungarian noun szerep (role). It is not a standalone word; it is an inflected form that expresses “in one’s role” or “in the role of.” The form shows both possession (third-person) and a locative sense, functioning as a nominal phrase inside a sentence.

Morphology and usage: The form is created by attaching the third-person possessive suffix -e to szerep and then adding the locative ending -n, yielding szerepén. The usual order is noun + possessive + case, i.e., szerep + e + n. This construction marks that an action or state occurs within the bounds or capacity of a role, such as a position or official function.

Usage notes: Szerepén is typically used in grammatical or stylistic contexts to specify that something happens within the framework of someone’s role or duties. It can be combined with other elements to clarify the scope, for example with belül or keresztül to indicate “within” or “through” the role.

Examples:

- A vezető a szerepén belül kezelte a kérdéseket. (The leader handled the questions within his role.)

- Az elnök a szerepén keresztül üzent a közönségnek. (The president communicated to the audience through his role.)

See also: szerep, birtokos személyes jelzők, magyar nyelvtan.