Helyetted

Helyetted is a Hungarian expression used to express that an action is performed in someone’s place or on their behalf. It functions as an adverbial pronoun indicating substitution or acting for another person, and it is commonly described as meaning “in your place” or “on your behalf.” The form is related to the noun hely (place) and to phrases that denote substitution or representation, such as helyett (instead of).

Usage and examples:

Helyetted is typically attached to verbs of action to show that the speaker will act for the other person. It is common in both spoken and written Hungarian.

- Megírom helyetted a levelet. — I will write the letter for you / on your behalf.

- Helyetted megyek a találkozóra. — I will go to the meeting in your place.

- Helyetted döntöttek a szakmai kérdésről. — They made the decision on your behalf.

Etymology and related forms:

Helyetted is conceptually connected to hely (place) and the system of forms that express substitution, such as helyett (instead of). While helyett establishes the notion of replacement, helyetted marks the second-person reference, enabling a focus on the person for whom the action is performed. Its exact usage can vary by region and stylistic context.

See also:

Helyett, which means "instead (of)" and is a closer base form for substitution in Hungarian phrases. The broader set of pronominal adverbials in Hungarian covers similar expressions of representing someone else in action.