Alkalomanként

Alkalomanként is a Hungarian adverb that translates to "occasionally," "at times," "now and then," or "from time to time" in English. It describes an action or event that happens with some frequency but is not constant or regular. The word is formed by combining the noun "alkalom" (occasion) with the suffix "-ként" (as, like, in the capacity of). Therefore, literally, it means "in the capacity of an occasion" or "as an occasion."

This adverb is used in everyday conversation and writing to indicate that something occurs sporadically. For example, one might say "Alkalomanként meglátogatom a nagymamámat" which means "I visit my grandmother occasionally." It suggests a pattern of behavior that is not daily or weekly but occurs when the opportunity or inclination arises. The usage implies a degree of irregularity, distinguishing it from adverbs that denote more predictable or frequent occurrences. It is a common and useful term for describing intermittent events or actions in the Hungarian language.