Felváltva

Felváltva is a Hungarian adverb meaning in turn, alternately, one after another. It describes a sequence in which two or more actors perform an action by turns, rather than at the same time. The word is derived from the verb felváltani (to take turns) and the adverbial suffix -va.

Usage is common in both everyday and formal language to indicate alternating actions, responsibilities, or sequences. Examples include: “A csapatok felváltva vezettek a mérkőzésen,” where players take turns in leadership, or “A diákok felváltva olvasták fel a feladatot,” meaning students read aloud in turn. In work or project contexts, one may say “A műszakok felváltva végzik a feladatokat” to describe rotated duties. The adverb can also appear in descriptions of procedural steps, such as “A gép felváltva indítja és állítja le a folyamatot.”

Synonyms and nuances include váltakozva, váltakozó sorrendben, which also convey alternation but with slightly different emphasis. Felváltva tends to highlight the act of taking turns by distinct participants, while váltakozva focuses more on the alternating sequence itself. The opposite concept is egyszerre, meaning simultaneously.

Etymology and form: felváltva is formed from felváltani, with the adverbial suffix -va, aligning with common patterns for Hungarian adverbs indicating manner or sequence.