Cselekedetekben

Cselekedetekben is a Hungarian adverbial phrase formed from the noun cselekedet (deed, act) with the plural suffix -ek and the locative ending -ben. The phrase literally means “in deeds” or “through actions” and is used to refer to actions as the evidence or measure of a belief, policy, or intention rather than words alone. In Hungarian grammar, -ben marks a locative case indicating place or context, so cselekedetekben functions as a prepositional phrase that conveys a sense of location or context for the action being described.

The term is commonly used in ethical, political, and philosophical discourse to emphasize that outcomes or character should be judged by what people actually do rather than what they say. It often appears in contrasts between speech and action, or between promises and measurable results. The construction can be used with various predicates to highlight the practical manifestation of values or commitments.

Examples of usage include: “A politikus ígéretei helyett a teljesítményét a cselekedetekben kell mérni.” (“One should measure the politician’s performance by deeds rather than promises.”) and “Az értékek csak cselekedetekben válnak nyilvánvalóvá.” (“Values become evident only in deeds.”) In general, cselekedetekben functions as a focal point for discussing authenticity, credibility, and effectiveness, stressing that real impact is demonstrated through actions.