címkébe

Címkébe is a Hungarian word that translates to "in the label" or "into the label" in English. It is a grammatical construct used in the Hungarian language to denote something being placed within or contained by a label or tag. This can be applied both literally and figuratively.

Literally, "címkébe" might refer to placing a physical item inside a labeled box or container. For example, one might say "A levelet a boríték címkéjébe tettem" which translates to "I put the letter into the label of the envelope," implying placing it inside the envelope, which has a label. More commonly, it indicates the act of putting something into something that is itself a label or is functioning as a label. For instance, if you are organizing items and place a small note within a larger labeled section, you could use this term.

Figuratively, "címkébe" can describe the act of categorizing or pigeonholing someone or something. When something is "címkébe" placed, it means it has been assigned a specific category or definition, often limiting its perception. For example, "Az új ötletet gyorsan címkébe rakták" could mean "The new idea was quickly put into a category" or "The new idea was quickly labeled," suggesting it was assigned a predefined classification without much consideration. The phrase implies a confinement within the boundaries of that assigned label.