Alapesetében

Alapesetében is a Hungarian adverb that translates to "in the basic case," "in the default situation," or "as a rule." It is used to describe the most common or fundamental scenario of something, contrasting it with exceptional or alternative circumstances. The word is a compound of "alap" (base, foundation) and "eset" (case, instance) with the possessive suffix "-e" and the instrumental case ending "-ben" (in).

When something is described as happening "alapesetében," it signifies that this is the standard or expected occurrence. For example, in a technical manual, a procedure might be explained alapesetében, meaning this is how it works under normal operating conditions. In everyday language, it might be used to explain a general rule or a typical behavior. If someone says, "Alapesetében nem szoktam késni" (In the basic case, I don't usually arrive late), they mean that lateness is not their normal habit, although it might happen occasionally.

The phrase is useful for setting a baseline for understanding or for highlighting deviations from the norm. It helps to distinguish between what is typical and what is an exception, providing clarity in explanations and discussions. It implies that other scenarios exist but are not the primary or default state of affairs.