betér

Betér is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to enter" or "to go in." It is commonly used in everyday language to describe the act of physically going inside a building, room, or enclosed space. For instance, one might say "betér a házba" which means "to enter the house." The verb can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of joining an organization or becoming a member of a group, such as "betér a pártba" meaning "to join the party."

The verb betér is a regular verb in Hungarian and conjugates according to standard grammatical rules. Its past tense form is "betért," and its future tense form is "betérni." The imperative form is "betérj" for the singular informal "you" and "betérjenek" for the plural or formal "you."

Beyond its literal and organizational meanings, betér can also imply a sense of seeking refuge or shelter. For example, "betérni egy vihar elől" means "to take shelter from a storm." This usage highlights the idea of entering a safe or protected place. The word itself is derived from the prefix "be-" meaning "in" and the verb "tér" meaning "space" or "area," thus literally suggesting movement into a space.