elárulja

elárulja is a Hungarian verb form meaning "he reveals" or "he betrays" by disclosing information or confidences. It is the present tense, third-person singular form of the verb elárul, whose basic sense is to reveal or betray a secret. The infinitive form is elárulni.

Origin and morphology: The root árul means to reveal or betray; the prefix el- adds nuance of completion or emphasis. The form elárulja combines elárul with the typical definite-object suffix -ja, reflecting standard Hungarian conjugation. Related forms include elárul (base stem), elárulta (past tense), and elárulni (infinitive). The noun árulás means betrayal or disclosure.

Usage: elárulja is transitive and takes a direct object referring to the information or confidences betrayed, e.g., "Ő elárulja a titkát" (He reveals his secret). The nuance ranges from simply disclosing information to betraying someone’s confidence. In everyday language it can carry a negative connotation of disloyalty, and it is common in news, politics, and personal relationships.

Related terms include árulás, elárul, elárulni and áruló.