Feltétlenül

Feltétlenül is a Hungarian adverb meaning unconditionally, absolutely, or certainly, depending on the context. It is derived from the adjective feltétlen, which means unconditional or absolute, and is used to form an adverb by standard Hungarian morphology.

Usage in Hungarian covers several nuances. It may strengthen necessity, agreement, or emphasis. For example, feltétlenül szükséges means absolutely necessary, and feltétlenül igaz means unquestionably true. When attached to verbs or imperatives, it conveys a firm exhortation or obligation, as in feltétlenül menj el, meaning go without fail or by all means go. In everyday speech, feltétlenül can also function as an interjection meaning “Absolutely!” or “Certainly!”

Negation is typically expressed with nem: nem feltétlenül translates as “not necessarily.” The word is common in both formal and informal registers and can appear before adjectives, verbs, or as a standalone emphasis.

Translations into English depend on context and tone, ranging from “absolutely” or “definitely” to “necessarily” in more technical usage. In Hungarian, feltétlenül contrasts with forms like feltétel nélkül (without conditions) and with nem feltétlenül to express negation of necessity or certainty.

See also: feltétel (condition), feltétel nélküli (unconditional), szerinte feltétlenül (by all means, necessarily).