Illegálisan

Illegálisan is a Hungarian adverb meaning “in an illegal manner” or “illegally.” It describes actions that violate law or regulation and is used to modify verbs. The word is derived from the adjective illegális (illegal), with the adverbial suffix -an/-en forming illegálisan in modern Hungarian.

The term is commonly used in contexts involving entry, work, or transport, where legality is a factor. For example: „A személy illegálisan lépett be az országba.”; „A vállalat illegálisan foglalkoztatott migránsokat.”; „Az árukat illegálisan importálták.” These examples show how illegálisan characterizes actions as not conforming to legal requirements.

Nuances and related terms: illegálisan is generally neutral in tone, though it often carries normative judgment in public discourse. In Hungarian, near-synonyms include jogellenesen and törvénytelenül; each word has its own shade of meaning—jogellenesen emphasizes violation of specific rights or laws, while törvénytelenül emphasizes general illegality.

Usage notes: illegálisan is the standard adverb used in contemporary Hungarian to describe unlawful acts. It appears frequently in journalism, law enforcement reporting, and academic or policy discussions when detailing how actions were carried out in violation of legal rules.