Idkeretben

Időkeretben is a Hungarian adverbial phrase meaning within the time frame or within a defined period. It is used to indicate that actions, requirements, or events occur inside an established schedule or deadline rather than outside it.

Etymology and form: The term combines időkeret, meaning time frame or time window, with the locative suffix -ben, which denotes position inside something. The standard spelling in Hungarian includes diacritics: időkeretben. In plain ASCII contexts, it is often written as idokeretben, where diacritics are omitted.

Usage and nuance: Időkeretben is common in formal writing, such as contracts, project plans, governance guidelines, and journalism, to emphasize that a task must be completed within a specific period. It is distinct from related phrases like időkereten belül (within the time frame or within the period boundary) and határidőn belül (within the deadline). While all convey temporal limits, időkeretben highlights placement inside the configured duration rather than proximity to a fixed deadline.

Examples:

- A jelentést időkeretben készítettük el. (We completed the report within the time frame.)

- A projekt feladatait időkeretben kell végrehajtani. (The project tasks must be carried out within the time frame.)

- A határidőn belül az időkeretben történő módosítások lehetségesek. (Within the deadline, changes are possible within the time frame.)

See also: időkeret, határidő, időtartam, időkeretben belül.