meglepetésemre

meglepetésemre is a Hungarian adverb that translates to "to my surprise" or "surprisingly" in English. It is formed from the word "meglepetés," meaning "surprise," and the possessive suffix "-em," indicating "my," combined with the adverbial suffix "-re." This structure clearly conveys the meaning of something happening that was unexpected by the speaker.

The adverb is used to express astonishment or unexpectedness when recounting an event or observation. It can preface a statement, indicating that what follows is a surprising revelation. For example, "Meglepetésemre, a bolt még nyitva volt" translates to "To my surprise, the shop was still open." The placement of "meglepetésemre" at the beginning of the sentence emphasizes the speaker's reaction to the situation.

"Meglepetésemre" is a common and idiomatic expression in Hungarian, used in both formal and informal contexts. Its grammatical construction highlights the personal nature of the surprise, directly attributing the feeling to the speaker. The adverb adds a layer of emotional nuance to a statement, signaling that the information presented deviates from the speaker's expectations.