Fokozottan

Fokozottan is a Hungarian adverb meaning “in an increased, heightened manner” or “more intensively.” It is used to indicate that an action, condition, or state occurs to a greater degree than usual. The word modifies verbs, adjectives and other adverbs, signaling emphasis, vigilance, or intensification. It is commonly found in formal and semi-formal writing, such as journalism, policy statements, and safety communications.

Origin and formation: fokozott is the adjective meaning “increased, heightened.” The adverb fokozottan is formed by attaching the suffix -an (-en/-ön/-on) to fokozott. The word follows standard Hungarian stress patterns, with primary emphasis on the first syllable.

Usage: It denotes that something is done more thoroughly, more strictly, or with greater attention or risk awareness. It frequently appears with nouns like biztonság, figyelem, ellenőrzés, kockázat, as well as with adjectives describing conditions (veszélyes, fontos). It conveys formality and seriousness and is common in official or technical contexts.

Examples:

- A repülőtéren fokozott ellenőrzést végeztek az utasokon. (At the airport, more stringent checks were conducted on passengers.)

- A helyzet fokozottan veszélyes. (The situation is more dangerous.)

- A szakemberek fokozottan figyelik a környezeti hatásokat. (Experts are monitoring the environmental impacts more closely.)