érzelmileg

érzelmileg is a Hungarian adverb meaning “emotionally” or “in an emotional way.” It is used to describe the manner in which an action is performed, or the degree to which a situation or statement relates to emotions. The term is commonly employed in both everyday language and more formal contexts to mark the emotional dimension of a perception, reaction, or evaluation.

Etymology and form: érzelmileg is formed from the base érzelem, meaning emotion, or the adjective érzelmi, meaning emotional, with the adverbial suffix -leg. This construction follows a broad pattern in Hungarian where adjectives or noun-derived adjectives are converted into adverbs to express manner. The word functions as a modifier of verbs or adjectives, signaling how something is experienced or manifested emotionally.

Usage notes: As an adverb, érzelmileg can modify verbs (how an action is carried out) or adjectives (to what extent a quality is present in an emotional sense). It often appears in discussions of psychology, literature, media, and interpersonal relations, where the emotional aspect is a key factor. It contrasts with érzelmi, the related adjective meaning “emotional,” which describes a noun rather than the manner of an action.

Examples:

- A beszélgetés érzelmileg megterhelő volt. (The conversation was emotionally taxing.)

- Ő érzelmileg kiegyensúlyozott személyiség. (He is emotionally balanced.)

- A film érzelmileg megérintő volt. (The film was emotionally moving.)

See also: érzelem (emotion), érzelmi (emotional).