meglepetésére

meglepetésére is a Hungarian word that translates to "to his/her/its surprise" or "to my surprise" depending on the context and pronoun used. It functions as an adverbial phrase indicating an unexpected event or outcome.

The word is formed from "meglepetés" meaning "surprise" and the possessive suffix "-e" which indicates "his/her/its". When used in the first person, "to my surprise," the possessive suffix is understood from the context or can be explicitly indicated by adding "nekem" (to me), forming "nekem meglepetésére".

This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation and literature to describe situations where something happens in a manner contrary to expectations. For example, "A film váratlanul ért véget, a közönség meglepetésére" translates to "The film ended unexpectedly, to the audience's surprise." Similarly, "Megérkezett a posta, az én meglepetésemre" means "The mail arrived, to my surprise."

The grammatical function of "meglepetésére" is to modify a verb or an entire clause, providing information about the emotional or cognitive state of the subject in relation to the event described. It highlights the element of astonishment or unexpectedness. The phrase is versatile and can be applied to any gender or entity experiencing surprise.