Gazdaságosabban

Gazdaságosabban is a Hungarian adverb meaning more economically, more cost‑effectively. It describes actions, decisions, or processes carried out in a way that reduces costs or increases efficiency relative to a baseline.

Formation and usage: It is derived from the adjective gazdaságos (economical, cost‑effective) with the adverbial/comparative suffix -abban, and is used to modify verbs. Examples: "A vállalat gazdaságosabban gazdálkodik" or "A beruházás gazdaságosabban térül meg." The nuance is not only saving money but also improving overall value.

Contexts and meaning: The term appears in business, public policy, energy and household budgeting. It can refer to methods, processes, or products that achieve similar outputs with lower inputs. In policy discourse, gazdaságosabban gyakorlás means focusing on long‑term cost efficiency rather than short‑term savings. It is often contrasted with wasteful or inefficient practices.

Related terms: gazdaságosság (economic efficiency), költséghatékonyság, energiahatékonyság, takarékosság.