keretbe

Keretbe is a Hungarian illative form of the noun keret (frame). It denotes entering into a frame or being enclosed within a frame, and it can be used both literally and metaphorically. The illative suffix -be attaches to keret in accordance with Hungarian vowel harmony: keret → keretbe. In physical contexts, keretbe describes placing an object inside a frame, for example: "A fotót a keretbe teszi" (He puts the photo into the frame). Verbs commonly used with keretbe include helyez, tesz, illeszt.

In metaphorical or technical usage, keretbe describes inclusion within a defined framework, scope, or policy. Examples include: "A projekt a költségvetési keretbe illeszkedik" (The project fits within the budget framework) and "az előadás a témakör keretbe tartozik" (the presentation falls within the framework of the topic). The term is common in contemporary Hungarian and appears in contexts ranging from art and photography to administration and policy.

Relation and etymology: keret is the core word meaning frame, while -be marks illative direction, indicating movement into the frame or into a figurative frame. Keretbe is part of the broader system of Hungarian case forms used to express location, direction, and inclusion.